Clark Kent's Eyeglasses in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

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Eyeglasses worn by Christopher Reeve
Eyeglasses worn by Christopher Reeve

Object Details

user

Reeve, Christopher

maker

Grant and Glass (Opticians) Ltd.

Description

Tortoise-shell framed non-prescription eyeglasses worn by Christopher Reeve, as Clark Kent, in the movie Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. They are housed in a navy blue faux suede case. This superhero adventure is about Superman's efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons on Earth. Sidney J. Furie directed this film which also stars Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, and Jackie Cooper.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

DC Comics, Incorporated

Date made

1987

ID Number

1987.0213.036

accession number

1987.0213

catalog number

1987.0213.036

Object Name

eyeglasses

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 2 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in x 5 3/4 in; 6.35 cm x 13.97 cm x 14.605 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment

Popular Entertainment

Movies

Movie Collection

Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association

Motion Pictures

Subject

Superman

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-763b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_682892