Name/Title
EyeglassesEntry/Object ID
2017.1.8Description
Part A) Pair of 12k gold wire framed eyeglasses. Oval lenses and thin, curved arms.
Part B) Leather eyeglass case. Flat, with a flap that opens to reveal purple fabric lined interior. Split in leather at top of opening flap, as leather has embrittled with age. Some white spots across top of case (fatty spue?).Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Dixon, DorothyClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
UnisexTextile Details
Material
Gold, Glass, LeatherColor
Gold, Brown, PurpleMade/Created
Manufacturer
R.A. WrightDate made
circa 1930 - 1939Place
City
LethbridgeState/Province
AlbertaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Case:
R.A. Wright / JEWELER & OPTICIAN / Lethbridge, Alta.Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Eyeglasses
Length: 11.5cm
Width: 11cm
Height: 3cm
Leather Case
Length: 13cm
Width: 5cm
Height: 1cm
