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The Wonders of Glass Used for Eyeglasses
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leaflet
American Optical Company
North America: USA, Massachusetts, Southbridge
1922
paper
overall (unfolded): 156 mm x 176 mm

Sample leaflet promoting Wellsworth spectacle lenses by describing the standardised specimen or 'Master Glass', intended for opticians to order in bulk and customise for their own business. Small portrait format printed in black and yellow on two sides of white paper, intended for folding into a four page leaflet. Front cover features a picture of a manufacturing scientist (wearing pince-nez) holding up a lens for inspection whilst a focimeter sits before him.


2002.787

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