Morez black library spectacle frame
 Catalogue Number: 1585 Morez black library spectacle frame Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle frame Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1965 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: France Publisher/Manufacturer: Morez Description Of Item: Heavy 'library' style spectacle frame, black, saddle bridge with heavy wide temples, exposed front and side joint rivets, right side designated 'Made in France'. Frame size 56/20, overall size 150 x 50 mm Historical Significance: This was a frame style favoured by business men and academics in the 1960s. Morez is a commune of the Jura department in Franche-Comte in eastern France. The town is mostly known for the manufacture of spectacles. From 1680 to 1920, Morez was with Morbier the centre of Comtoise clock production. How Acquired: Donated by ACO Clinic Date Acquired: Sept 2010 Condition: Good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 14 |