Pack of Crookes 1 sphero-cylindrical ophthalmic lenses
 Catalogue Number: 1725 Pack of Crookes 1 sphero-cylindrical ophthalmic lenses Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle lenses Year Of Publication/Manufacture: Early 20th C Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Rochester NY USA Publisher/Manufacturer: Bausch and Lomb Description Of Item: An original pack of 5 pair of Bausch and Lomb 'Celex' lenses, toric Crookes tint glass lenses, designated on the pack as 'Made in USA'. Lenses are uncut round 48 mm dia. One lens and packet on display in Museum Gallery. Historical Significance: The father of the donor, Ernest MacFarlane, had a long-established optometry practice at 13 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Victoria. He had purchased the practice in about 1905 from a Mr Pugh. He was later joined in his practice by his son, Ken, who was the donor. How Acquired: Donated by K MacFarlane, Melbourne optometrist Date Acquired: c 1975 Condition: Very good Location: Archive office. East wall shelves unit 3. Drawer 4 |