Opera glasses and case owned by Mary Church Terrell

Lemaire, French, 1846 - 1955 · late 19th-mid 20th century

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.