magnifying glass
Summary
A pear shaped, folding magnifying glass, with gilt housing for the retaining spring. The piece is decorated with bunches of flowers on each side on a white ground.
Display Label
Personal Ritual Life is given structure by ritual and routine; we take comfort in the familiar patterns of each day. Some of these are public and community-based whilst others are more intimate, intensely personal - small moments that keep us in touch with ourselves. From sitting in front of a dressing room mirror preparing yourself for the day ahead, to relaxing in the bath when the day's work is done, our lives are made up of these little performances that keep us feeling healthy, happy and connected. These are the times we devote entirely to ourselves, to the contemplation of our space in the world. Here are personal possessions of an intimate nature, the contents of pockets and handbags, aids to beauty, good health and long life, the means for putting our thoughts down on paper. All these objects reflect our most private moments, and all form the subject of Personal Ritual.
Object Name
magnifying glass
Dimensions
object: 4.3cm x 2.5cm
accession number
1958.650
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium
Credit
Harold Raby bequest
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