Transverse folding spectacles

Transverse folding spectacles, silver frame

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Transverse folding spectacles, silver frame
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Transverse folding spectacles, silver frame, Birmingham hallmark, IT makers initials, in papier mache pull off case, English, 1770-1830

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Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A158567
Materials:
frame, silver and case, papier mache
Measurements:
length 100 mm
extended: length 145 mm
width 108 mm
H.D.C.D.: width 54 mm
height 24 mm
case: length 176 mm
type:
spectacles
credit:
Glendining