Lorgnette

Lorgnette of faux tortoiseshell. Tiny oval lenses mounted in flat glasses frame which swivels into matching housing of same shape. Suspension loop at one end to which is clipped black ribbon via gold clip; blackened metal slide along ribbon to adjust loop size. No marks on lorgnette. Hook on ribbon: "10K" Measurements: Case: 5" long x 1" wide; ribbon: 17" long.
Date: 1885/1895
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Scarf

Scarf/shawl of black china silk with dark brown chain knotted fringe on ends. Possibly a mourning shawl. Approximately 13 1/2" wide.
Date: 1885
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library