Trifocal lens, 'Varilux' lens with a continuous variation vision power

Made:
1960-1966 in France
maker:
Essel
Cardboard carton containing a trifocal lens, 'Varilux'

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Cardboard carton containing a trifocal lens, 'Varilux'
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Cardboard carton containing a trifocal lens, 'Varilux', by Essel, France, 1960-1966. This lens has a continuous variation of power for vision at intermediate distances.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1966-168
Materials:
cardboard, vinyl, felt, paper (fibre product) and glass
Measurements:
carton closed: 21 mm x 88 mm x 88 mm, .076kg
type:
lens - component
credit:
Societe des Lunetiers