Glasses and Case
1980s (made)
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Folding glasses with prescription lenses. Faux tortoiseshell plastic frames. Metal hinges across the bridge of the nose and mid-way down each arm as well as for the usual arm hinges. With a black leather case lined with red velvet, and with brass frame and kiss clasp.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Plastic and metal, leather lined with velvet and brass |
| Brief description | Folding glasses with plastic frames and leather case lined with velvet, designed and made by Meyro, Paris, 1980s |
| Physical description | Folding glasses with prescription lenses. Faux tortoiseshell plastic frames. Metal hinges across the bridge of the nose and mid-way down each arm as well as for the usual arm hinges. With a black leather case lined with red velvet, and with brass frame and kiss clasp. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Marks and inscriptions | '101 T. 053 Meyro PARIS' (Maker's mark and design details inside arm of glasses) |
| Credit line | Given by the Bruce family, worn by Mrs David Bruce. |
| Production | Attribution note: Frames only, lenses made to prescription Reason For Production: Retail |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.245:1, 2-1998 |
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| Record created | February 22, 2007 |
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