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glasses, opera

human history
  • Other Name

    binoculars (alternative name)

  • Description

    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

  • Place
    Paris/France
  • Associated Place

    New Zealand

  • Accession Number
    1965.114
  • Accession Date
    1965
  • Other Id

    col.0694 (colonial)

    1995x2.692 (temporary number)

  • Department

    History

    Social History

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