Fulvue shell spectacles
 Catalogue Number: 1308 Fulvue shell spectacles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1950 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Description Of Item: Plastic framed spectacles in tortoise shell-look colours. Saddle bridge, hockey sides. Almost round eye. Size: 116mm x 40mm Historical Significance: This was a commonly used spectacle frame in the 1930s to 1950s, Ful-vue frame is defined as one in which the sides and side hinges are located higher than the datum line so that peripheral vision is not obstructed. They were probably first designed and manufactured by the American Optical Company in 1930. http://www.antiquespectacles.com/american_optical/american_optical.htm How Acquired: Donated by Elizabeth Hatfield, Fellow of the College Date Acquired: July 2009 Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 14 |