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'Nylor' nylon supra spectacles
SPECTACLES
nylon supra
Europe: United Kingdom
Mid 20th c.
rolled gold; plastic; nylon
eye width: 46 mm; length of side: 140 mm

Spectacles with lenses supported in combination half frame by nylon supra cord. Gold filled browbar with acetate veneer screwed to upper rims. Imitation precious stone decorations on rims. Straight bridge with attached, adjustable clear plastic pads. Wrap-round high joints. Sinuous black acetate sides with drop ends. Shaped eyes and downcurve bifocal lenses.


2005.236

Gift of Essex County Hospital, 2005



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