Pair of metal rimmed spectacles

Pair of metal rimmed spectacles

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Pair of metal rimmed spectacles, with wire mesh protectors, described as motor goggles, English(?), 1891-1920; A-card records that originally there were two pairs

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A68957
Materials:
glass, metal, rubber, ? material and leather
Measurements:
length 128 mm
width 36 mm
type:
protective spectacles
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)