Historical information
This pair of spectacles was prescribed and made in Warrnambool by brothers Fred and Geoff Bennet from about 1946 when they established their optometrist business at 192 Liebig Street Warrnambool.
The business moved to 152 Liebig Street in 1988, by which time it had already changed hands to become McMahon and Owen Optometrists. Jayson Ward and Mathew Bucks purchased the business in 2012, then changed the name to Warrnambool Eyecare in 2016. They also own and practice at Portland Eyecare.
Significance
This pair of glasses is significant as an example of locally owned and manufacture red eyewear from the mid 290th century.
Physical description
Spectacles, Pince-nez with oval shaped tinted lenses, metal bridge and rubber nose pads. Hard surfaced blue velvet lined spectacle case. Inscription on case. Made by F.G. & P..G. Bennett in Warrnambool.
Inscriptions & markings
"F.G. & P.G. Bennett Warrnambool"
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- warrnambool,
- shipwrecked-coast,
- flagstaff-hill,
- flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum,
- maritime-museum,
- shipwreck-coast,
- flagstaff-hill-maritime-village,
- pince-nez,
- glasses,
- eyewear,
- seeing aids,
- vision,
- optician,
- f.g. & p.g. bennett warrnambool,
- eye care,
- magnifiers,
- reading glasses,
- fred and geoff bennett,
- personal effects
References
- Warrnambool Eyecare founders Fred and Geoff Bennett, brothers
