Spectacles and Case
1939-45
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A child’s pair of metal-framed spectacles with round lenses and their case, worn by Bruce Angus Ogilvie from Dundee. Adaptive design to be worn under a gas mask during the Second World War (1939-45).
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | A pair of spectacles and its case for a child, worn by Bruce Angus Ogilvie. Adaptable, to be worn under a WW2 gas mask, 1939-1945 |
| Credit line | Gift of Debra Rowlinson |
| Object history | Made by Hadley Optics and worn by Bruce Angus Ogilvie from Dundee during the Second World War (1939-45). Stayed in Mr Ogilvie’s possession until his death in 2008. Given by his great niece, Debra Rowlinson. |
| Summary | A child’s pair of metal-framed spectacles with round lenses and their case, worn by Bruce Angus Ogilvie from Dundee. Adaptive design to be worn under a gas mask during the Second World War (1939-45). |
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| Accession number | B.93:1, 2-2014 |
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| Record created | September 1, 2014 |
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