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Magnifying Glass

Dateca. 1950

Mediumglass, metal

Dimensions8 × 4 × 3/4 in. (20.3 × 10.2 × 1.9 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Sarah Louise Cook via the Albuquerque Historical Society

Object numberPC1967.1.20

DescriptionThis magnifying glass features a round glass lens encased in a thin, polished metal frame. Its handle, crafted from dark-stained wood, is cylindrical and tapers slightly at the base, providing a comfortable grip. The glass lens is clear and functional, allowing for the magnification of small text or details, and is held in place by a strip of silver metal that is wrapped around the glass in a circular shape.
Though unmarked, this tool exemplifies 19th and early-20th century craftsmanship, when magnifying glasses were common in offices, libraries, and households.

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