Pair of plastic tear-drop spectacles frames

Made:
1950-1960 in Cobham
supplier:
C. W. Dixey and Son Limited
Pair of plastic spectacles frames, female style

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Pair of plastic spectacles frames, female style
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Pair of plastic spectacles frames, female style, tear-drop lens frame made with black over transparent layers, unsigned, 1950-1960. Similar to American 1945 design fashions eyeglasses, by Richard Corson. Supplied by C. W. Dixey and Son Limited, London, England.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
2000-831/2
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and nickel plated
Measurements:
overall (Closed): 30 mm x 130 mm x 50 mm,
overall (open): 40 mm x 130 mm x 120 mm, Wt. 0.015kg
type:
spectacle frames