Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass laundry complete with bags underneath

complete with bags underneath

graphic quality of this vintage woven textile

I believe the name of its former owner is carved into the end of the handle

who served as a symbol of the plight of the people of Lyon

located in an old cotton mill in North Adams

Brass Vintage Adjustable Standing Magnifying Glass laundry complete with bags underneathI found this standing magnifying glass buried deep in the basement at the estate sale of an avid collector (approaching hoarder) especially of Victoriana. I don't think it's especially old, but I can just picture him sitting at his work table using it to examine and perhaps tinker old watches, stamps, toys and much beyond. It's a useful one, with screws at three different points for precisely adjusting the height and angle of the lens, all of which