Early American Specs. An exciting collectible
 Catalogue Number: 1142 Early American Specs. An exciting collectible Category: Book Sub-Category: Hewett collection Author: BRONSON L D Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1974 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Glendale, California Publisher/Manufacturer: The Occidental Publishing Company Description Of Item: Colour printed dust cover, maroon cloth covers with embossed gold letter title and author name. 188 pages, numerous black and white illustrations in text, glossary and bibilography Historical Significance: This book has 14 chapters on terminology, early history of spectacles and optometry, lorgnettes, pince nez, monocles, magnifiers, safety lenses, sunglasses, groovy glasses, contact lenses and advice to collectors How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Museum Date Acquired: 2009 Condition: Good Location: Nathan Library. Hewett collection |