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Prototype for Mary Quant optical range ladies spectacles
SPECTACLES
spectacles
Piave; Redfern, Mavis
Europe: France
1970s?
metal; plastic
2014.224
SPECTACLES
spectacles
Piave; Redfern, Mavis
Europe: France
1970s?
metal; plastic
Prototype ladies spectacle frame as supplied by manufacturer and modified by designer. White metal with deliberate blackening to outer rims and half of sides. Flat-section arch bridge with floral motif. Clear plastic pads attached separately to inner rims. Curved lug centre joints. Flat-section drop-end sides with black plastic end covers. PRO eye rims, unglazed.
2014.224
Gift of Mr David Redfern, 2014