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Sunglasses

1970s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of plastic sunglasses made to resemble faux tortoiseshell. Inset tinted lenses. Brass studs around the outside of the lenses, and with metal hinges.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Plastic, metal and brass
Brief description
Pair of plastic sunglasses, designed by Alexandre de Paris, France, 1970s
Physical description
Pair of plastic sunglasses made to resemble faux tortoiseshell. Inset tinted lenses. Brass studs around the outside of the lenses, and with metal hinges.
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'ALEXANDRE DE PARIS' (Signature inside one glasses arm)
  • 'Frame handmade in France' (Written inside other arm)
  • 'A' (Logo appearing on both lenses and also on left hand side of frame.)
Credit line
Given by the Bruce family, worn by Mrs David Bruce.
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.244-1998

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Record createdFebruary 22, 2007
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