Monocle belonging to W H Fox Talbot.
C. W. Dixey [optician]
Category
Medical & health
Date
1838 - 1862
Materials
Glass, Metal, Ribbon
Measurements
60 x 40 x 3 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525768.1
Summary
Monocle belonging to W H Fox Talbot. Glass lens within a circular metal frame, 40mm diameter. This has a metal ring attached, through which is threaded a black ribbon, enabling it to be worn around the neck.
Provenance
Found in Lacock Abbey. 1 April 2014.
Makers and roles
C. W. Dixey [optician], manufacturer