Catalogue Number: 4100 Snap spectacle case for V S Powell of Brunswick Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle case Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Description Of Item: Snap spectacle case for covered in black leather & lined with purple velvet. Gilt lettering on case 'OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN/ V.S. Powell/ 532/ Sydney Rd./BRUNSWICK'. 120mm W x 44mm D x 16mm H. Historical Significance: 'This small spectacle case originally belonged to Mrs Alice Maud Randall who lived in Glenlyon Rd, Brunswick. It is donated by her grandson, Brian Randall.' from note accompanying donation. How Acquired: Donated by Brian Randall Date Acquired: August 2021 Condition: Fair, but attractive gilt lettering Location: Archive room. West wall. Unit 4 Drawer 5 |