White glass eye with blue iris, cased, London, England, 1901-1940

Made:
1901-1940 in London
maker:
Gustav Taylor
Hemispherical white glass eye with blue iris

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Hemispherical white glass eye with blue iris
Science Museum Group Collection
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Hemispherical white glass eye with blue iris, in brown leather covered case, made by G. Taylor of London, English, 1901-1940, 8 New Oxford Street

Glass was the obvious material for artificial eyes in the early 20th century. This eye is hemispherical and remarkably lifelike. It was made by eye maker Gustav Taylor. He prided himself on the natural appearance of his artificial eyes. Taylor handcrafted them within an hour for customers while they waited. He also invented eyes with dilating pupils.

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A680659
Materials:
glass, wood, leather, brass, velvet and silk
Measurements:
overall: 24 mm x 38 mm x 38 mm, .02kg
eye: 13 mm x 20 mm x 23 mm,
type:
artificial eye