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From the Collection

Lorgnette or opera glasses

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.
1890-1910
A colonial fireplace located in the housekeepers room in Corbit-Sharp House (c. 1774) features Delft tiles. The purple color is a bit more unusual in Delft tiles which are more commonly seen in blue. This Philadelphia-Georgian style is featured prominently throughout the Corbit-Sharp house.