Angus & Coote nickel round eye spectacle frame used by troops in World War 2
 Catalogue Number: 369 Angus & Coote nickel round eye spectacle frame used by troops in World War 2 Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle frame Designer/inventor: Angus & Coote Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1940 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Australia Publisher/Manufacturer: Angus and Coote Description Of Item: As for F62 (cat no 368) but poorer finish. Metal nickel round eye spectacle frame. Metal nose pads and bridge in one piece. Curl sides. Engraved Angus & Coote on each temple. W 11.2 cm x D 4.1 cm. Historical Significance: This frame design was used under respirators in World War Two. Also supplied to troops for general use and in hospitals and out patient departments.Digital image 3.8 Mb in Museum iPhoto How Acquired: Donated by Mr Ken Macfarlane, Melbourne optometrist Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 14 |