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Tinted Spectacles
Tinted Spectacles
Tinted Spectacles

Tinted Spectacles

Date1920s
Object NameSpectacles
Mediummetal, glass and papier maché
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (.1 Height of lenses x Width across face x Depth of legs): 35 × 105 × 105mm
Overall (ABDMS002217.2 Case: Height x Width x Depth): 13 × 132 × 49mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Mrs J Stuart.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002217
About MeThese tinted spectacles have oval blue glass lenses and a silver coloured metal frame.

The legs are pliable and the ends of the legs curl round.

The rectangular papier mache case has curved ends and a cream lining. It is opened by pulling the two ends apart.