logologo-optometry

Folding brown shell spectacles for pince-nez or distance

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Catalogue Number: 647
Folding brown shell spectacles for pince-nez or distance
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Spectacles folding, scissors glasses
Time Period: 1900 to 1939
Description Of Item: Dark brown shell (? Bakelite) folding spectacles. Can be used as pince-nez or held for distance viewing. Riveted pivot bridge, round eye, circular grip. Original label on lens '18', ie focal length = 18 inches. W 13.0 cm x D 3.3 cm when fully open
How Acquired: Not known
Condition: Very good
Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 4

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