Magnifying glass
18th century
Object PlaceEngland
Medium/TechniqueBrass and glass lens with ivory handle
Dimensions5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. F. O. North in memory of Thomas L. Sprague
Accession numberRES.29.43a-c
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Provenance1929, gift of Grace Gordon Tenney (Mrs. Frederick O.) North (b. 1955 - d. 1947), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 6, 1929)
about 1790
about 1830–50