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Ronnie Barker's glasses

Glasses

A pair of black plastic framed prescription glasses worn by Ronnie Barker. These iconic glasses formed part of Ronnie Barker's television persona.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRonnie Barker's glasses (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic frame; metal hinges; plastic lenses; handmade
Brief description
A pair of prescription glasses worn by Ronnie Barker.
Physical description
Black plastic framed glasses, with clear plastic prescription lenses and metal hinges.
Dimensions
  • Frame height: 5cm (approx.)
  • Frame width: 13.5cm (approx.)
  • Arms of glasses frames, unfolded depth: 15.3cm (approx.)
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'VOUCHER I 50-22 BLACK' (Inscription on inner right arm of frame details the model name, number and colour. )
  • 'CONTI HAND MADE' (Inscription on inner left hand arm of frame gives the make and production note. )
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Charlotte Barker, daughter of the late Ronald Barker OBE.
Object history
These glasses were worn by Ronnie Barker, and form part of his recognisable television persona.
Association
Summary
A pair of black plastic framed prescription glasses worn by Ronnie Barker. These iconic glasses formed part of Ronnie Barker's television persona.
Other number
THM/407/11
Collection
Accession number
S.174-2012

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Record createdMarch 15, 2012
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