University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Vision
Optometry
Visual Aids
Classification
Optometry
Eyeglasses
Vision
Vision Tests
Visual Aids
Accession Number
1982.7.1 a-m
Description
A long, narrow case covered in black fabric and lined with velvet containing 10 pairs of spectacles for ascertaining the size of eyeglasses suitable for the patient; rimless, pince-nez type with gold-coloured metal nosepieces; a paper label inside lid gives sizing information.
A long, narrow case covered in black fabric and lined with velvet containing 10 pairs of spectacles for ascertaining the size of eyeglasses suitable for the patient; rimless, pince-nez type with gold-coloured metal nosepieces; a paper label inside lid gives sizing information.
Number Of Parts
13
Part Names
case - Size: Length 28.5 cm x Width 12.5 cm x Depth 3.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. W. Scott, from the effects of his father.
Maker
Consolidated Optical Co., Ltd.
Dates
1905
1915
circa 1905-1915
Material
fabric: black; brown
metal: yellow
glass: clear
paper: white
ink: black
Inscriptions
Printed on paper label: a logo: "CONSOL // THE MARK OF // QUALITY"; below this, "EYEGLASSES" followed by 12 lines of measurements, with additional hand-printed information; then, "Dimensions based on 0 eye // "Consol" Specialities // Consol Frames // Sta zon Eyeglasses // Velcote Temples // Consolidated [cursive] // OPTICAL COMPANY // LIMITED"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-11
Condition Remarks
Lid and closing fold detached; #2: the lid has come off the case.