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Title
Eyeglasses and case, Benito Perez Galdos
Subject
Eyeglasses
Authors
Description
Round glass on wire frame that curves over the ear. The case is brown and black with facsimile of reptile skin markings.
Benito Perez Galdos was a Spanish author, playwright, and politician in 19th century Spain. The glasses and case were a gift from Carmen L. Rivera, Professor Emeritus, Modern Foreign Language. Carmen Rivera chaired and read at a symposium at Mary Washington College in 1967. It was while working on her dissertation on Benito Perez Galdos that she met 'Maria' with whom he spent his springs in the northern province of Spain. Maria gave the glasses and case to Professor Rivera.
Benito Perez Galdos was a Spanish author, playwright, and politician in 19th century Spain. The glasses and case were a gift from Carmen L. Rivera, Professor Emeritus, Modern Foreign Language. Carmen Rivera chaired and read at a symposium at Mary Washington College in 1967. It was while working on her dissertation on Benito Perez Galdos that she met 'Maria' with whom he spent his springs in the northern province of Spain. Maria gave the glasses and case to Professor Rivera.
Creator
J. Gunzer, Barcelona
Format
1 JPEG
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Eyeglasses and Case
Physical Dimensions
Length: 4.5 inches
Width: 2 inches
Width: 2 inches
Provenance
Carmen L. Rivera, Professor Emeritus, Modern Foreign Language
Accession Date
1967-04-21
Materials
Wire, glass