Leather wallet spectacle case for Coles & Garrard
 Catalogue Number: 3736 Leather wallet spectacle case for Coles & Garrard Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle case Year Of Publication/Manufacture: Mid 20th century Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Description Of Item: Dark blue leather spectacle case of wallet form with blue flock lining and press stud closure. Gilt embossed: 'COLES & GARRARD/ BENDIGO-GEELONG/ MELBOURNE'. Size: 152 x 72 x 22mm. Historical Significance: This spectacle case belonged to the donor's grandmother.Coles & Garrard was founded in march 1922 and became the largest optometry firm in Melbourne until it was sold to OPSM in 1988. How Acquired: Donated by Jennifer Bartley Date Acquired: August 2019 Condition: Good Location: Archive room. West wall. Unit 4 Drawer 5 |