Catalogue Number: 2955 Short handled lorgnette Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Lorgnette Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1930 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Description Of Item: Short handled lorgnette. Made of nickel alloy with worn gold coloured plating and white striped handle with loop end. Round eyepieces glazed with +3.50 DS lenses. Catch on handle to release lenses but spring inoperative. Dimensions, closed: 108 x 40mm. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Museum Date Acquired: August 2016 Condition: Fair: surface wear, spring inoperative, loop bent Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 4 |