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Pair of pince-nez glasses from optometrist Ralph Martin Samuel, ca. 1920
Pince-nez glasses are supported by pinching the bridge of the nose, rather than being supported with arms over the temples and ears. These glasses are from optometrist Ralph Martin Samuel who was active in Seattle in the late 1910s and early 1920s. The case for these glasses includes the tagline “See Samuel & See Better.”
ID Number: 1961.2322.5
Date: Circa 1920
Physical Description: 1 Pince-Nez; metal, leather, glass, fabric; Case: 2 in.H x 5 in.W x .5 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1961.2322.5