Wayfarer
Sunglasses and Case
1990 (made)
1990 (made)
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Pair of black plastic sunglasses and case.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Wayfarer (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic |
| Brief description | Pair of plastic sunglasses 'Wayfarer' and case, designed by Ray-Ban, made by Bausch & Lomb, United States, 1990 |
| Physical description | Pair of black plastic sunglasses and case. |
| Gallery label | "WAYFARER" RAY BAN SUNGLASSES
Bausch & Lomb, USA
Optical quality lens and black plastic frame
1990
In the early 1930s the American optical firm Bausch & Lomb was asked to develop a high performance lens for fighter pilots. In 1937 they introduced their first sunglasses - the "Aviator" - and in 1952 the Ray Ban "Wayfarer" was launched. Popularized by James Dean, it was quickly adopted by the youth of the day. Over the past decade the "Wayfarer" has once again come to the forefront of fashion.(1990) |
| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 1990/973. |
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| Accession number | T.219&A-1990 |
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| Record created | September 2, 2008 |
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