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SPECTACLES CASE: 'MR B' GLASSES CASE

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Mr B

Overview

Small black hard spectacles case with black "snakeskin" type outer material, and dark blue velvet lining. Silver label on centre of 'lid' reads: 'Mr. B The Optician Pty Ltd (illegible number) Murray St Perth W.A.'

Historical information

Mr B the Optician was in the City, next to Commonwealth Bank in Murray Street. Mrs Hardie (donor's mother) knew Keith Smith of Wembley, who always dispensed the spectacles for Mrs Hardie. They were very small.

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cwa-org-43-2007.72

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Mr B

Keywords

HARDIE Judith And Angus

Photographed 2023

Statement of significance

technical/research, representative: Example of optical accessories as used by residents of the area.

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