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Eye Glasses - Women's, Pince-Nez, circa 1870-1900
Reg. No: ST 035829
- Summary:
- Women's pince-nez with gold plated rims and spring loaded brooch attachment, circa 1870-1900.
- Description:
- Eyeglasses with metal frame and glass lense, the bridge of the glasses is in the form of a spring. The glasses are connected to a round black coloured brooch with a gold coloured metal chain . Inside the brooch is a spring winding system which contracts the chain when required.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr John Askew, 1930
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 13.00 mm (Height), 30.00 mm (Width), 90.00 mm (Length) |
| Weight: | 0.02 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | women s clothing accessories, personal effects, eye glasses |
| Themes this item is part of: | Journeys of a Lifetime, Immigration Museum Exhibition, 1998-2015, Medicine in Society Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Optometry |
| Tertiary Classification: | seeing aids |
| Inscriptions: | Marked on Brooch: 'E- KLIPS' 'PATENT NO. 2855.' |
| Date Made: | circa 1870-1900 |
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