Pair of bifocal spectacles

PART OF:: Two pairs of bifocal spectacles, with cases and lens cloths

Made:: 1955-1965 in Europe

designer:: C. Riley; C. Riley

maker:: E. S. Perry Limited

Pair of bifocal spectacles, dispensed by E. S

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Pair of bifocal spectacles, dispensed by E. S. Perry Limited, United Kingdom, and made by C. Riley, Europe, 1955-1965 (see note)

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1985-844/3

Materials:: plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and glass

Measurements:: overall (case closed): 25 mm x 155 mm x 58 mm, .082kg

type:: spectacles

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