Smoke tinted plano ophthalmic lenses
 Catalogue Number: 1723 Smoke tinted plano ophthalmic lenses Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle lenses Year Of Publication/Manufacture: Early 20th C Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Description Of Item: Two pair of smoke tinted edged glass plano glass lenses in 'coquille' (shell like) form, one pair 38 x 29 mm, other psir 47 x 35 mm, possibly replacement lenses for sunglasses 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: Good Location: Archive office. East wall shelves unit 3. Drawer 4 |