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

Inventory Number 37986

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.37986

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Inscription on case: "J. Rogers / Jeweller & Optician / 37 High Street. / Oxford."
Object type
Spectacles
Dimensions
Height: 189mm Width: 42mm Depth: 20mm Weight: 24g
Inventory No
37986

Description

An oblong black card case with a diamond pattern that has a removable lid. Inside is an Iron alloy spectacle frame with oval lenses. Rubber bands? tied around the ends of the arms.

The spectacles are 138 x 32 x 258 mm when unfolded; 132 x 32 x 130 mm when folded.

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