Spectacles

Object detail

Accession number

1982.1342.1

Description

Eyeglasses and case. -1 Eyeglasses fitted with round glass lenses and metal, gold-plated frame. The left temple arm is missing. -2 Case is fancy decorated and in sterling silver. It is in the shape of a scabbard with a chain attached at the top. The chain is fixed to a shield which has a clip for attaching to a belt. The initials "ARH" are inscribed on the face of the case.

Marks

ARH Inscribed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Metal/Silver

Credit Line

Spectacles, 1982.1342.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Vision Eyeglasses Spectacles Personal Artefacts Personal Gear Personal Assistive Artefacts

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

White Material property Font Body jewelry Jewellery Ornament Pattern Triangle Rectangle Metal

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