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Ladies rimless spectacles

Ladies rimless spectacles with oval lenses and a copper frame Ladies rimless spectacles with oval lenses and a copper frame
Ladies rimless spectacles with oval lenses and a copper frame Ladies rimless spectacles with oval lenses and a copper frame

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Ladies rimless spectacles with oval lenses and a copper frame
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Ladies rimless spectacles with oval lenses and a copper frame
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ladies rimless spectacles with oval lenses and a copper frame. Patent 21234 lens attachment mechanism by Boyd (To be worn with or without a veil).

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-323/104
Materials:
copper and complete
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm
lens: 39 mm x 29 mm
type:
nose spectacles - pince nez
credit:
Dunscombe collection of spectacles

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