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corrective eyeglasses
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Dates
1914
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Vision
Optometry
Classification
Optometry
Eyeglasses
Visual Aids
Vision
Accession Number
1969.83.1 a-b
Description
A pair of rimless spectacles with gold-filled mounts and spring earpieces; bifocal convex lenses, oval in shape; came in a thin, soft leather case.
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Accession Number
1969.83.1 a-b
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Vision
Optometry
Classification
Optometry
Eyeglasses
Visual Aids
Vision
MeSH Heading
Eyeglasses
Vision
Optometry
Description
A pair of rimless spectacles with gold-filled mounts and spring earpieces; bifocal convex lenses, oval in shape; came in a thin, soft leather case.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
eyeglasses - Size: Length 10.5 cm x Width 3.0 cm
case - Size: 14.3 cm x Width 6.3 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
Maker
J.C. Williams
Site Made (City)
Toronto
Site Made (State)
Ontario
Site Made (Country)
Canada
Dates
1914
Date Remarks
Date marked on case.
Material
metal: yellow
glass: clear
leather: brown
Inscriptions
On the case: "23rd 1914 J C Williams [in script] // TORONTO"; inside bridge: "FLK 1/10 12K G.F."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-12
Condition Remarks
Left lens is scratched; #2: leather on the case is degraded.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
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