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Image of Folding pocket magnifying glass used by David Denny, ca. 1840-1890
1986.47.6
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Folding pocket magnifying glass used by David Denny, ca. 1840-1890

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David Denny, the brother of Arthur Denny and a founding member of the city of Seattle, used this tool for prospecting and for starting campfires.
ID Number: 1986.47.6
Date: Circa 1840-1890
Physical Description: 1 Glass, Magnifying; brass, nickel, glass; 1.5 in.H x 1.25 in.W x .25 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1986.47.6
Subjects: European American Settlement, Mining

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