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'Sonata' ladies nylon supra spectacles
SPECTACLES
nylon supra
Atelier Fashion Eyewear; Highgate Optical Manufacturing Company
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London W1
Mid 20th c.
plastic; nylon
eye width: 44 mm; DBL: 20 mm; PD: 64 mm

Spectacles with lenses supported in half plastic rims by nylon supra cord. Red and crystal laminate translucent plastic frame with upwardly pointing, flame-shaped upper rims. Pad bridge. High joints, vertically pinned, with arts and crafts style 'jewelled' pin covers. Reinforced drop-end sides. Shaped, upswept lenses. Identification written on lower surface of left lens.


2007.490

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



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