Not on display

Jasmin

Sunglasses
1970s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Clear moulded plastic sunglasses with a pale bluish tint, and lenses slightly tinted. Metal hinges.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJasmin
Materials and techniques
Moulded plastic and metal
Brief description
Moulded plastic sunglasses 'Jasmin' with metal hinges, designed by Givenchy Paris, France, 1970s.
Physical description
Clear moulded plastic sunglasses with a pale bluish tint, and lenses slightly tinted. Metal hinges.
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'GIVENCHY PARIS' (Signature on inner of one arm)
  • 'JASMIN' (On inside of other arm. Probably a style name.)
Credit line
Given by the Bruce family, worn by Mrs David Bruce.
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.243-1998

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Record createdFebruary 22, 2007
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