Grolman Fitting System
 Catalogue Number: 2234 Grolman Fitting System Category: Equipment Sub-Category: Equipment, spectacle & lens making Designer/inventor: Bernard Grolman Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1970 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA Publisher/Manufacturer: American Optical Description Of Item: An apparatus to accurately measure and fit multifocal spectacle lenses to an individual's frame. Made of brown and clear plastic and metal, calibrated screw fittings allow measurements of monocular PD's and heights. Fitting rings indicate diameter of lens blank required. Impressed behind brow bar 'AO American Optical USA Model 12617'. In brown hinged case lined with fawn satin.Outside case has gold lettering 'GROLMAN FITTING SYSTEM'. Also 2 small rubber spare parts in envelope. Case: 220mm W x 130mm D x 48mm H. Historical Significance: This is an early device used to fit American Optical's 'Ultra View' lenses (their entry into the progressive lens market c1970). Ref: Am J Optom & Archives of American Academy of optometry; Vol 46, No 11, Nov 1969 'An analogue device for lens fitting' Bernard Grolman, American Optical Corporation, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Museum Date Acquired: July 2013 Condition: Excellent Location: Archive room. West wall. Unit 4 Drawer 3 |