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Subiaco Museum > Records

SPECTACLES CASE: DARK BLUE LEATHER

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c. 1940

Overview

Dark blue leather rectangular case with rounded corners. Lid and case have hinge underneath, beige velvet inside case. Case holds 2 blue rectangular papers from Laubman and Pank, sight testi and & manfacturing opticians 64 Barrack Street addressed to Mrs Clarke, 43 Cathleen Avenue, Maylands.

Historical information

Hand written donor sheet queries whether donor could be Mrs Betty Clark, 17 Finlayson Street, Subiaco. Record is listed as being donated by Mrs Betty Clark on pink donor card.

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cwa-org-43-1985.1465.1

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Laubman & Pank sight testing & manufacturing opticians

Keywords

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

Representative, example of spectacles with case.

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