case / Joseph Plunkett, 1916

Spectacles and spectacles case of Joseph Plunkett. Given to Mrs Geraldine Dillon by Fr. Augustine O.F.M. who was given them by Joseph Plunkett just before his execution at Kilmainham Gaol, 4 May 1916. Elliptical, frameless, lenses with gold attachments, one of the ear pieces, with a small piece of lens attached, is broken off. In black case, 4.5" at greatest length. Stamped in gold letters: "Patrick Cahill/Optician to H.H. the Pope/13 Wellington Quay, and 4 South Anne St. (off Grafton St.)/Dublin".;