Orange framed sunglasses

Classification

Description

A pair of orange framed sunglasses with circular lenses and straight arms. The frame is made of injection moulded cellulose acetate and was manufactured by Twinco Ltd in the 1950s. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Twinco

Inscriptions

moulded: "TWINCO MADE IN ENGLAND"

Object number

PHSL : 249

Rights

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Date

1950 (circa)

Country

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic

cellulose acetate

glass

Dimensions

Width

130mm

Depth

130mm

Diameter

43mm

Colour

orange