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Orbost & District Historical Society
spectacles and spectacle cases, late 19th early 20th century
... gippsland spectacles and spectacle cases One pair of pince-nez ...This collection of glasses and cases was donated by Miss Connie Cruickshank. She was part of the family of Orbost's first doctor, Dr James Kerr. As the 19th Century came to a close, more and more people wore their eyeglasses everyday. A popular style of inexpensive, everyday spectacles was the pince-nez. French for "pinch nose," the pince-nez was first developed in France circa 1840 and began to be imported after the 1850s. Pince-nez have no temples, but are fit snugly on the bridge of the nose. Pince- nez could be uncomfortable to wear and broke often from falling off the nose. These items demonstrate how glasses' styles have changed over time. One pair of pince-nez glasses and its brown leather case shaped to fit. One solid black wooden case with a small hinged door at one end. One blue/black case with the words A A Abotomey 14 Carpenter Street Middle Brighton in gold lettering. Five pairs of spectacles, one with blue coloured glass with crack in one lens.A A Abotomey 14 Carpenter Street, Middle Brightonspectacles spectacles-cases pinz-nez -
The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Magnifier lens in bead case, unknown, mid 19th century
Single lenses were used to assist reading for many centuries before spectacles were widely available. This magnifying lens may be even older than its case. The simple, large glass lens is held in a hand-worked horn or bone rim. The leather case decorated with floral beadwork is typical of northern European styles c1850.This lens is significant for the collection as it is the earliest mounted single lens in the Kett Museum.Large, round, horn-rimmed reading glass, or magnifier lens, incorporating ring-shaped handle. Glass lens in horn or bone rim. Leather slip-in case with floral beadwork.lens, magnifier, reading lens, horn rim, beadwork -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Glasses Case
This glasses case would have contained a small type of spectacles or pince- nez. The original owner is unknown.This item is of minor interest and is kept for display purposes only.Dark coloured, rectangular leather case, hinged to shut tight. It has curved edges and a leather piece folded inside to hold the glasses. The inside is a deep blue velvet . The name of the optician is pasted inside . The item is somewhat scuffed.W.J. AIRD. PTY LTD OPTICIAN ALISON'S BUILDINGS CR. COLLINS ST & ELIZABETH STS. MELBOURNE vintage accessories, warrnambool history -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Functional object - Spectacles
silver framed spectacles with oval lenses, curved ends. Black lacquered wodden case -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia
Clip-on Sun Glasses for Spectacles in Hard Brown Metal case with Brown Felt lining.stawell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Glasses, Spectacle case and glasses, Early 20th century
The seller of these items was A.L.V. Jenkins who was a bookseller and stationer in Warrnambool and obviously also sold miscellaneous goods such as spectacles. It is known that Mr Jenkins was in Warrnambool in 1910. The type of glasses suggest early 20th century use. These items are of interest as examples of spectacles used over a hundred years ago. They are also one of the few items we have connected to the business of A.L.V. Jenkins.This is a pair of spectacles with the glass intact and with gold metal rims, nose and side pieces and screws. They are in a brown leather case with a cardboard lining and a slot in the leather to insert the leather tongue that acts as a closing device. The leather is slightly worn and torn. ‘A.L.V. Jenkins, Warrnambool’ a.l.v. jenkins, early type spectacles, warrnambool -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Spectacles
... with gold rims in brown metal case. spectacles spectacle cases ...Pair of spectacles with gold rims in brown metal case.spectacles, spectacle cases -
Mont De Lancey
Spectacles
... " - on the glasses case. Spectacles Spectacles cases ...2 pairs of spectacles:- 1. Tortoiseshell frames and 2. Frameless, bifocals. Leather green glasses case."W. J. Aird Pty Ltd. 8a Elizabeth St, Melbourne" - on the glasses case.spectacles, spectacles cases -
Mont De Lancey
Spectacles, Optical Prescription Spectacle Makers, c1915
... and double bridge flat lens. In brown tin case. spectacles spectacle ...Pair of spectacles with gold frame and double bridge flat lens. In brown tin case.spectacles, spectacle cases -
Mont De Lancey
Specacles
... . Case: "H.A. Barraclough Pty Ltd 219 Collins Street" Spectacles ...Pair of spectacles with tortoiseshell surround in a hard black case, with a bone coloured felt lining.Case: "H.A. Barraclough Pty Ltd 219 Collins Street"spectacles, spectacles cases -
Mont De Lancey
Accessory - Spectacles
... , Elizabeth St, Melbourne" spectacles spectacle cases ...A pair of frameless spectacles with a tiny gold chain holding one gold earpiece. It has a metal snap case covered in black leather with black velvet lining.Case: "Ophthalmic Optician Percy Bingemann London House (2nd Floor) 97, Elizabeth St, Melbourne"spectacles, spectacle cases -
Mont De Lancey
Spectacles
Pair of spectacles in 2 pieces, clipped over each ear, with tortoiseshell surround and gold clips. In a black hard case with dark blue felt lining.Case: "Frank D. Morris Ophthalmic Optician 12A chapel St, Windsor"spectacles -
Mont De Lancey
Spectacles, H.A. Barraclough, c1885
... and gold frame, in brown leather case. English made. spectacles ...Pair of spectacles with flat lens and gold frame, in brown leather case.English made.spectacles, spectacle cases -
Mont De Lancey
Spectacles, c1900
... , in brown tortoise shell case. spectacles spectacle cases ...Pair of spectacles with clear rim, in brown tortoise shell case.spectacles, spectacle cases -
Mont De Lancey
Spectacles
... -and-dandenong-ranges Spectacles Two pairs of spectacles. 1 - Tinted lens ...Two pairs of spectacles. 1 - Tinted lens with gold rims and wings. 2 - Clear lens,with gold rims.spectacles, spectacle cases -
Mont De Lancey
Spectacles, Coles & Garrard
... and arms in burgundy leather case. spectacles spectacle cases Coles ...Pair of spectacles with black rims and arms in burgundy leather case.spectacles, spectacle cases -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Lorgnette, no
A lorgnette, in essence, consists of a handle-mounted pair of spectacles. Lorgnettes, which preceded modern opera binoculars, were frequently seen at both theaters and operas during the 19th century. The term "lorgnette" is derived from the French word "lorgner," which means to discreetly observe or gaze. Prior to the 17th century, optical devices were mainly associated with men, however the creation of the lorgnette marked a significant shift as women started to play a more prominent role in the realm of eyewear. The lorgnette piqued women's curiosity and led to the development of various new designs, such as the "jealousy lorgnette." Furthermore, the lorgnette evolved beyond its initial function as a theater or opera accessory and transformed into a practical daily accessory. Initial versions of the lorgnette featured a handle without any joints. Subsequent iterations introduced a hinged handle, and by the 19th century, a spring mechanism was incorporated which enabled the lenses to fold neatly inside the handle, which also doubled as a protective case.The Burke Museum's collection of historical artifacts illuminates Beechworth's past by showcasing the town's social, cultural, and economic dimensions, contributing to a richer understanding of its social history.A pair of spectacles with a decorative handle attached.burke museum, social history, glasses, opera -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - PAIR PINCE-NEZ & CASE
Pair of Pince Nez with gold bridge in a hard black case which also contains a cleaning cloth and paper instructions. Cloth printed with advertisement for Toric lenses and Victor.H.Wastell.Opthalmic Optician Victor H Wastell F.V.D.A Ballarat A Pat Feb809personal effects, seeing aids, spectacles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - 3 PAIRS SPECTACLES
2 pair glasses from 1960's era, all broken, in black,cream vinyl cases. 1 pair in burgundy coloured hard case with label reading Delia Mac Mellewe Hall.OPSM M.Hogan Coles & Garrard Bendigo Gellong Melbournepersonal effects, seeing aids -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - SPECTACLES
Pair of gold wire framed spectacles in a black hard case with spring loaded lid lined with black velvet.personal effects, seeing aids, spectacles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - SPECTACLES
Pair of glass Spectacles with gold wire arms and Nose Bridge in a hard black leather covered case with purple velvet lining - outside of case shows in gold lettering 'Optician H Stiles Bendigo '.H Stiles Bendigo 'personal effects, seeing aids, 'optician h stiles bendigo '