Opera glasses and case owned by Mary Church Terrell

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Larger opera glasses (a) and case (b). The case cannot be opened. The opera glasses inside appear to be a larger version of A2017.13.1.16ab with mother of pearl decoration. The green leather case has a blue silk lining. The side seams are torn and the leather is partially abraded. There is a button closure to open the hinged lid.

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