An atlas of the history of spectacles
 Catalogue Number: 984 An atlas of the history of spectacles Category: Book Sub-Category: Hewett collection Author: POULET William (Translated by Frederick C Blodi) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1978 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Bonn Publisher/Manufacturer: Wayenborgh Description Of Item: Blue cloth cover. 396 pages, numerous black and white and colour plates illustrating over 2000 spectacles and related items from earliest times to mid 19thC, with brief descriptions in a section at the end of the book. Historical Significance: This print is a trade edition and is a reprint of the original letterbound version. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Museum (Werner Weismuller, Germany, for $AUD180) Date Acquired: Sept 2008 Condition: Fine Location: Nathan Library. Hewett collection |