Steel rimmed oval spectacles
 Catalogue Number: 3597 Steel rimmed oval spectacles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles with case Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1890 Time Period: 19th C Description Of Item: Oval eye spectacles with fine steel rims. K-bridge & folding temples with small tear-drop terminals. Flat lenses: -2.00 DS R & L. The spectacles are protected in a 21st century case from Joyce Optometrists, Balwyn. Spectacles: 119 x 28 mm. Historical Significance: The donation of these spectacles was accompanied by a printout of basic biographical details of the wearer of the spectacles, Eleanor 'Nell' Scott Hall (1860-1965), teacher, Tasmania. How Acquired: Donated by Judith Henry Date Acquired: May 2018 Condition: Good but much corrosion. Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 11 |