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Spectacle case with hinged lid

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Catalogue Number: 2240
Spectacle case with hinged lid
Category: Spectacles and lenses
Sub-Category: Spectacle case
Time Period: 1940 to 1999
Description Of Item: Plastic spectacle case, purple ribbed body with smooth red end and lid. The lid is hinged by a single spring loaded hinge and is released by a green plastic button on the body of the case. The inside is lined with velvet texture card. No markings
Historical Significance: This flamboyant spectacle case was probably for sunglasses
How Acquired: Donated by Bruce Dudon, spectacle maker, Woodend
Date Acquired: June 2013
Condition: Good
Location: Archive room. West wall. Unit 4 Drawer 5

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