SPECTACLES and case

H2001.86.1-2

Female spectacles with thin gold arms and an elongated bend around the ear piece. They have been repaired with green and yellow cotton in three sections - either side of the nose bridge and on one arm. The glass lens is 4mm in thickness. The case is more modern and made from blue plastic with a worn red lining. Inside the case it is written in black marker: 'I McGAUR-/AN /Cl- BOB 3247/BLUFF POINT'. On the front of the case in gold lettering: 'DANNELL & GOLLOP'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2001.86.1-2
Accession Date: 15 Oct 2001
Acquisition Year: 2001
Credit: Miss Jean McGauran

Material

Glass.1 - Spectacles
Metal.1 - Spectacles
Vinyl/Synthetic/Polymer.2 - Case
Felt/Textile.2 - Case
Metal.2 - Case
Cotton/Textile.1 - Spectacles

Measurement

length112mm
width62mm
depth2.5cm
length152mm
width70mm
depth3.5cm

 


 

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