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'Mayfair' ladies nylon supra spectacles
SPECTACLES
nylon supra
Martin Wells
Europe: Austria
Mid-Late 20th c.
cellulose nitrate; nylon
side length: 145 mm

Spectacles with lenses supported in half plastic rims by nylon supra cord. Crystal transparent plastic front with gold metallic upwardly pointing trim attached by screw. Pad saddle bridge. Wrap-round high joints, horizontally pinned, with silver coloured decorative trim, continuing round to all metal drop-end sides with plastic end covers. Shaped, upswept lenses.


2007.483

Bequest of Mr D. W. A. Mitchell FCOptom, 2007



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