Collection Highlights
Donner Lake From the Summit
1873
1909.16
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Magnifying lens attachment for bull's eye lamp
Object name
Magnifying lens attachment for bull's eye lamp
Date
1850-1860
Medium
Glass, pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 3 in. ( 3.8 x 9.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description
One round convex lense in pewter frame with shade.
Object Number
1956.175
Marks
stamped: on frame: "Patent"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
