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'Regency' range of plastic frames
SPECTACLES
plastic spectacles
BX Plastics Ltd
Europe: United Kingdom, England, Essex, Manningtree
Mid 20th c.
cellulose acetate; vinyl
wallet (closed): 150 mm x 164 mm

Sample wallet containing six plastic ('Bexoid' registered cellulose acetate) spectacle fronts. Double laminate and tutone styles. Regular bridges with slight thickening of rim close to bridge. Narrow and pointed upswept eyes, unglazed. Each with original handwritten identity tag. Silver-coloured vinyl case has press stud fastener and is discoloured green.


2001.154

Gift of City University, 2001



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