H4260.28

Chinese spectacles. 1 pair Chinese reading glasses; Period or Date: ca. 1850 - Calif. Description: Round lenses, folding arms. Embroidered silk covered leather case. Red background. From the History Information Station: Object: Chinese glasses case, leather with silk embroidery, circa 1850. History: When this case was brought to California from China during the Gold Rush, it was probably a cherished possession, and would have been difficult to replace. But Chinese embroidered accessories are common consumer items in California today.

Used: California | Chinese