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Image of Gold-rimmed oval glasses from Seattle Optical Co., ca. 1900-1920
1961.2322.6
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Gold-rimmed oval glasses from Seattle Optical Co., ca. 1900-1920

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The Seattle Optical Company was a vision service provider founded in 1900 on Second Avenue. Their slogan was "Everything for the eyes and ears."
ID Number: 1961.2322.6
Date: Circa 1900-1920
Physical Description: 1 Eyeglasses; wire, glass; 5.25 in.H x 2.25 in.W x .75 in.D (case)
Credit: MOHAI, 1961.2322.6
Subjects: Businesses and Corporations
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