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Pair of reading glasses

Pair of reading glasses, early 19th century, (1 lens cracked) Pair of reading glasses, early 19th century, (1 lens cracked)
Pair of reading glasses, early 19th century, (1 lens cracked) Pair of reading glasses, early 19th century, (1 lens cracked)

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Pair of reading glasses, early 19th century, (1 lens cracked)
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Pair of reading glasses, early 19th century, (1 lens cracked)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pair of reading glasses, early 19th century, (1 lens cracked)

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1981-104
type:
glasses

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