On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Created by
Lemaire, French, 1846 - 1955
Owned by
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
late 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
case: leather, silk, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 7/8 × 4 7/8 × 2 1/4 in. (7.3 × 12.4 × 5.7 cm)
Description
Larger opera glasses (a) and case (b). The case cannot be opened. The opera glasses inside appear to be a larger version of A2017.13.1.16ab with mother of pearl decoration. The green leather case has a blue silk lining. The side seams are torn and the leather is partially abraded. There is a button closure to open the hinged lid.
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Place made
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
opera glasses
cases (containers)
Topic
Amusements
Domestic life
Fashion
Opera (Music)
Theatre
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.17ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd527194206-8bc2-437f-ad48-d7f253c025e2

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