Contact lens worn by Laurie Shipp, c. 1950

Object Type
Personal effects/Seeing aid
Date Used
1950
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Hard plastic contact lens in a small, velvet covered, cloth lined case. Small lever for removing lens is stored in central compartment of case.
Museum
Australian Sports Museum
Measurements
3 - Case: H: 19 W: 83 D: 4mm (H: 3/4 W: 3 1/4 D: 3/16")
2 - Lever: H: 35 W: 5 D: 4mm (H: 1 3/8 W: 3/16 D: 3/16")
1 - Lens: H: 21 W: 21 D: 8mm (H: 13/16 W: 13/16 D: 5/16")
Media/Materials
Plastic
Velvet
Associated Person
Date Used
1950
Location
On display
Registration No
N2011.41.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Laurie Shipp

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