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"Maisette" Eyeshade
LORGNETTES
eyeshade
Maisette Shade Syndicate Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom
c.1900
tortoiseshell; material; glass
1999.4554
LORGNETTES
eyeshade
Maisette Shade Syndicate Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom
c.1900
tortoiseshell; material; glass
'Maisette' eyeshade. Shade covered in black material, embroidered in white and pink. Backed with green material. Cord border. Attached to pair of oval blue-tinted lenses suspended from white metal bar. Hinged to end of sliding pale tortoiseshell lorgnette handle. Small ring at base of handle. Clasp to hold in folded position (missing).
1999.4554
BOA Purchase, 1938