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Metal Spectacles in Case, by J. Rogers, Oxford, 19th Century?

Inventory Number 74875

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.74875

Item type
Object
Makers
J. Rogers
Primary inscriptions
Inscription on case: "J. Rogers. / 37 High St / Oxford"
Physical material
Wood
Baize
Metal
Glass
Object type
Spectacles
Dimensions
Height: 157mm Width: 33mm Depth: 15mm Weight: 19g
Inventory No
74875

Description

Metal spectacle frame with oval lenses in green wooden case. An oblong green wooden spectacles case with a hinged opening that lifts up. The interior of the case is lined with baize. It contains an Iron alloy spectacle frame with oval lenses.

The spactacles aer 116 x 26 x 15 mm when folded; 118 x 26 x 115 mm when unfolded.

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