Rule for measuring temple length for fitting spectacle frames
 Catalogue Number: 1932 Rule for measuring temple length for fitting spectacle frames Category: Equipment Sub-Category: Dispensing tool Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1930s Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Description Of Item: Off-white plastic rule 147 mm long with hook shape to locate over the ear and a millimetre scale on both sides. Marked on ear hook 'REG DESIGN 023674' Historical Significance: The book L S Sasieni Spectacle fitting and optical dispensing 1950 (Cat nos 776 )2243) has an informative chapter (ch 2) on frame rules and one (ch 5) on devices for face measurements. How Acquired: Donated by British Optical Association Museum Date Acquired: Aug 2011 Condition: Very good Location: Archive office. East wall shelves unit 3. Drawer 5 |