Context (Found together / assemblage)
Found in a bag containing 23 spectacles/related objects (1898.219, 1903.206, 1916.64.1-2, 1916.65.1-2, 1918.165.1-2, 1918.166, 1920.34-1920.37, 1920.39, 1921.63.53, 1921.63.54, 1921.63.56.1-2, 1921.63.57, 1921.63.58, 1922.209, 1923.1303, TEMP.00837-TEMP.00841) with four handwritten card labels, two reading 'SPECTACLES' (though in different hands), one 'SPECTACLES CAMBS + BRISTOL', and one 'NO PROV'.
Event Date
Author: David Kay

Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label affixed to object with string reads: '23.1303 Spectacles Horseheath, Rectory Garden. Rev. V.D. [sic] Frith.'
Event Date
Author: David Kay

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Green spectacles.'
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Field collection)
Found in the garden of the Rectory at Horseheath by Rev J.B. Frith.
Event Date 1923
Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
Cf. a pair of very similar iron-framed green sunglasses in the collections of the Science Museum (Y2000.202), dated to c. 1770. As such, the Period field has been updated from 'Post Medieval' to 'Post Medieval; late 18th century'.
Event Date 21/2/2019
Author: David Kay

Description (Physical description)
Pair of spectacles with circular green lenses (both cracked) in rusted iron frames. One temple is completely missing, and the other is rusted solid at the hinge, severely bent out of shape and broken off before the tip.
Event Date 21/2/2019
Author: David Kay