Gaspari Spectacles
 Catalogue Number: 1539 Gaspari Spectacles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacles (with lenses) Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1960 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA Publisher/Manufacturer: Gaspari Description Of Item: A combination ladies' model frame with gold-filled metal rims and pale pink machine-brushed aluminium trims. The American Gaspari range was exclusive and expensive and represented the height of eyewear extravagance in the 1960's. The frame sides are stamped 'GASPARI MADE IN USA/ ALUM 51/2'. The rim trims are stamped '44' for the eyesize. Bridge is stamped ' /1012KGF GASPARI 20'. The frame has been glazed with glass single vision lenses. Frame size: 44/20 (mm) temples 5 1/2 (inches) How Acquired: Donated by Ross Harris, ACO member Date Acquired: August 2010 Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 14 |