St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Carved wood eyeglasses case
Wooden Handicrafts
Creation: likely 1850-1885 Single
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Varnished wooden spectacles case with a silver hinge and ornate scroll carvings on the front and leaf-like carvings on the side and back. Small impressed text can be seen inside the case in two areas, reading, "O. MOEKE [?]". Some oxidation is visible on the metal hinge, and the wood exhibits minor marks.
Varnished wooden spectacles case with a silver hinge and ornate scroll carvings on the front and leaf-like carvings on the side and back. Small impressed text can be seen inside the case in two areas, reading, "O. MOEKE [?]". Some oxidation is visible on the metal hinge, and the wood exhibits minor marks.
Archives Work Area ➔ 250J
Archives Work Area ➔ 250F
Archives Work Area ➔ 250F
A note with the item reads, "February 9, 1940 | The accompanying "brilehus" was sent by J.W. Nelson of Kremlin, Montana | which came from Drammens Opland which has been in his possession 55 | years." "Drammens Opland" may refer to the city of Drammen in Norway.
Nelson, J.W. (donor)
Norwegian American wood-carving
spectacles (eyeglasses)
eyeglass cases
eyeglass cases
North and Central America > United States of America > Minnesota > Rice County > Northfield > St. Olaf College
North and Central America > United States of America > Montana > Hill County > Kremlin
North and Central America > United States of America > Montana > Hill County > Kremlin