Vision aids in America: a social history of eye wear and sight correction since 1990
 Catalogue Number: 3295 Vision aids in America: a social history of eye wear and sight correction since 1990 Category: Book Sub-Category: Hewett collection Author: SEGRAVE Kerry Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 2011 Time Period: 21st C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Jefferson, NC, USA Publisher/Manufacturer: McFarland and Company Inc Description Of Item: Illustrated stiff paper wrappers, 230 x 150 mm, illustrated in black and white through text Historical Significance: The author is a cultural historian who has written numerous books on diverse subjects. He presents a different, non-optometrist, perspective of the history of 20th century optometry in the USA. It focusses on marketing history transforming eye wear, a simple functional item, into a fashion accessory. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Optometry Museum Date Acquired: April 2017 Condition: Mint Location: Nathan Library. Hewett collection |