Artifact Details

Title

Magnifying glass

Catalog Number

102782595

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a small promotional magnifying glass for Microsoft. The glass is sent in a silver metal frame, which extending into the handle. The handle is black plastic with "MICROSOFT" printed on it in white. The magnifying glass is attached, with a wire, to a piece of black card stock. There is a circle of white print on the card stock over which the glass is placed. It begins, "Microsoft invites you to come focus on our newest division - microsoft press. You'll enjoy an evening with us at the James L. flood mansion at ....". Below the glass, the following is printed, "This invitation card admits you and one guest to the reception. Please show it at the front entrance to the flood mansion. Valet parking will be provided." The magnifying glass is in a black box with "COME TAKE A CLOSER LOOK" printed on the front in white.

Manufacturer

Microsoft Corp.

Place Manufactured

Made in Korea

Dimensions

overall: 4 1/2 in x 2 in x 1/2 in

Credit

Gift of Bernard Peuto

Lot Number

X8585.2018