What-is-it question LVII.

[2209patrick]

This item was made in the U.S. ca.1890.
It's 5 inches (12.70 cm) long.
What is it called?



Pat.
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[dragonflywink]

Folding lorgnette.

~Cheryl
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[2209patrick]

Yes Cheryl, it's a folding lorgnette. Good job.
This lorgenette is a pair of eyeglasses that fold into the handle when not in use.
The name "Lorgnette" comes from the French word "Lorgnee" which meant to spy or peep.

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