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Angus & Coote nickel round eye spectacle frame used by troops in World War 2

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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

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