glasses, opera
human history
opera glasses
brought to New Zealand in 1870
binoculars; brass with black finish; black leather covering barrels; ; glass lenses; focus wheel in centre which extends the prism housing
markings:
engraved around each eyepiece: COLMONT ET PARIS
Accession number: 1965.114 Last Update: 30 Sept 2025
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- Te reo Name
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- Other Name
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binoculars (alternative name)
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- Description
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- Accession Number
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1965.114
- Accession Date
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1965
- Other Id
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col.0694 (colonial)
1995x2.692 (temporary number)
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- Display Room
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