Coil spring spectacles

Made:
1948-1960 in England
maker:
Unknown
Coil spring spectacles Coil spring spectacles
Coil spring spectacles Coil spring spectacles

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Coil spring spectacles, gilt metal with plastic coating, probably National Health Service issue, English, 1948-1960

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A681234
Materials:
frame, metal (gilt) and frame, plastic
Measurements:
overall: 54 mm x 113 mm x 17 mm, .01 kg
type:
spectacles
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

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