University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Vision
Optometry
Classification
Eyeglasses
Corrective eyeglasses
Visual Aids
Optometry
Vision
Accession Number
1945.1.1
Description
Steel-framed corrective spectacles with biconvex lenses, round frame for lenses, straight stems with open circleat end with earpieces tied by strip of khaki cloth hand sewn together.
Steel-framed corrective spectacles with biconvex lenses, round frame for lenses, straight stems with open circleat end with earpieces tied by strip of khaki cloth hand sewn together.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Col. F. S. L. Ford; from Centre, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia.
Dates
1900
1930
circa 1900-1930
Material
glass: clear
metal: black
fabric: black
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-12
Length
16.5 cm
Depth
11.0 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Rusty, frayed and dirty fabric
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Lenses tested by J.C. Williams Co., 6/10/81: Right: +100 (sphere), +0.25 (cyl.), x 90° (axis); Left: +1.25.