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Low vision spectacles
SPECTACLES
low vision spectacles
Kollmorgen Optical Corporation
North America: New York, New York
c.1952
plastic; metal; glass; leather
overall (case): 50 mm x 158 mm x 67 mm

Binocular low vision aid comprising pink transparent plastic spectacle front with bowed keyform bridge and clear plastic pads on yellow metal stems fixed separately to inner rims, horizontal lugs, triple charnier centre joints, horizontally pinned at front and sides, crystal plastic (now yellowing) reinforced drop-end sides. Round eyerims, both eyes glazed with clear plastic carrier lens, the right eye bearing a Kollmorgen telescopic LVA unit with a gilt metal +10 D near vision cap, the left eye bearing a frosted unit for balance. Together with a soft brown leather case with two press-stud fasteners and a dark blue lining.


2013.736

The Norman Bier Collection, transfer from City University, 2013



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