995.4.86: Binocular Loupe, 1950-1959

Additional Images

995.4.86: Binocular Loupe.
Image No. 2381 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Physician's spectacles consisting of a folding metal spectacle frame with corrective bifocal lenses, fixed plaquets and cable curl side arms. Extending from each side of the bridge are two projecting bars [incised decoration on one side] ending in a pair of framed rectangular magnifying lenses hanging from a bar with an adjusting knob each end to set the width between the lenses. The magnifying lenses are sphero-prisms which allow the eyes to maintain a normal binocular relationship.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 995.4.86
Collection: Ophthalmology
Date: 1950-1959

Object Dimensions

  • Height: 6 cm
  • Width: 13.5 cm
  • Depth: 20.3 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • glass,
  • metal,
  • steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Owner: Dr. Andrew Davidson
  • History of Use: Used by Dr Andrew Davidson [1885-1972] a military doctor [Captain] and a noted dermatologist who served in both WW1 and WW2. Invented PULHEMS system for classification of soldiers.