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astig frame
PINCE-NEZ AND FOLDING EYEGLASSES
pince-nez
Europe: United Kingdom
c.1920
metal; glass
bridge: 42 mm; eye: 24 mm x 36 mm

Pince-nez. Yellow metal frame. Astig clip with short elevated telescopic bridge. Small ring handle. Swivelling curved plaquets with cork pads. Unusual tear-drop shaped eye rims. Glazed with prescription lenses.


2009.487

Gift of Mr John C. Adams, MCOptom, 2009



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