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corrective eyeglasses
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Dates
1890
1920
circa 1890-1920
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Vision
Optometry
Classification
Eyeglasses
Corrective eyeglasses
Vision
Visual Aids
Optometry
Accession Number
1969.85.1 a-b
Description
Eyeglasses with octagonal-shaped, biconvex lenses and gold (?) frames; straight sides with fenestrated earpieces; paper case with leather covering.
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Accession Number
1969.85.1 a-b
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Vision
Optometry
Classification
Eyeglasses
Corrective eyeglasses
Vision
Visual Aids
Optometry
MeSH Heading
Eyeglasses
Corrective Eyeglasses
Vision
Visual Aids
Optometry
Description
Eyeglasses with octagonal-shaped, biconvex lenses and gold (?) frames; straight sides with fenestrated earpieces; paper case with leather covering.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
glasses - Size: Length 10.8 cm x Width 13.0 cm x Depth 2.0 cm
case - Size: Length 15.0 cm x Width 3.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
Dates
1890
1920
circa 1890-1920
Material
metal: yellow
glass: clear
paper: brown
leather: brown
Inscriptions
Printed on case: "MOSES' PAT. // ELECTROGALVANIC" enclosed in a doughnut shape.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-12
Condition Remarks
#2: the leather case is hard and brittle.
Copy Type
Original
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