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snowflake

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Some funky reading glasses.
« on: September 19, 2011, 02:32:09 pm »
The first pair are strange little things. These are the ones I'd like to have a date on. But mostly I just wanted to show them. Is that ok? They just say Taiwan.
Probably not old, but then, I've never seen anyone wear a pair like this in my lifetime.   :)

ETA: I should pay more attention to my typing. Just fixing typo's
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Re: Some funky reading glasses.
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 02:39:01 pm »
This next pair, I just like in a weird way. Too bad an arm is missing.
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Re: Some funky reading glasses.
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 03:05:53 pm »
The second pair is indeed a gold-filled frame , made by Baush & Lomb , in an 'Aluminum colored/finish' model .

The numbers '20-44' are a size for the bridge (20mm) , and the other number is for the size of the lenses (44mm) .

I'd say 1970's manufacture , if my memory serves correctly .
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Re: Some funky reading glasses.
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 03:28:27 pm »
Well...now I feel stupid!   :-[  I thought they were aluminum. B&L seem like a good name in glasses. Thanks so much!

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Re: Some funky reading glasses.
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2011, 04:24:33 pm »
Those are make-up glasses. They flip down so that you can apply your makeup in the mirror!  ;D
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Re: Some funky reading glasses.
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 04:47:46 pm »
I thought you were joking with me, tales! I looked it up and it is! I always wondered why anyone would wear them around. Thanks a bunch! It's so nice to know.

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Re: Some funky reading glasses.
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2011, 06:11:15 pm »
I could use a pair of those, lol
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Re: Some funky reading glasses.
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2011, 07:55:28 pm »
LOL! That just makes me chuckle. I have never put them on. Going to try it tomorrow just for fun.