Frames for Eyeglass

Object Name: 
Frames for Eyeglass

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Object Name: 
Frames for Eyeglass
Place Made: 
Germany
Accession Number: 
95.7.19
Dimensions: 
Overall (closed) H: 4.1 cm, W: 12.4 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1950-1970
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Janet B. Hoffman in memory of Dr. Parker Hoffman
Primary Description: 
Brown, yellow plastic, metal; molded. Oval lens frames of yellow plastic with brown plastic overlay on top, metal hinges at temples, metal legs ending in plastic coated earpieces, metal bridge holding frames together, plastic nose pads attached by metal screw to frames. Stamped "MADE IN GERMANY" on inside of left leg, near temple.

More Info

Department: 
Science and Technology; Postwar and Contemporary
Provenance: 
Hoffman, Janet B., Former Collection
1995-06-16
Color: 
Brown, yellow
brown
Technique: 
molding