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info Although in the 1950's American Optical didn't stamp the name on the frame, we know this is Prelude as it appears in their catalogue for 1958, when it was new that year. It was described thus, "Dramatically modern...Beauty and fashion appeal...Modestly upswept eyeshape...Two-tone treatment." This was a new shape for eyewear in that it wasn't as upswept, it was a slightly flatter, wider shape - a sign of things to come, hence "modestly". Ours is the Pearl Onyx colourway, the pearly grey layer extending down the arms. Looks hardly worn, in new condition. — klasik |
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product code : k8319 : £ 185 1950s grey pearl layer on black plastic frame marked AMERICAN OPTICAL KlasikVintageEyewearKlasik Can be glazed with Rx or sunglasses lenses. condition lenses : n/a frame : very good fit : very good size face : 126mm lens width : 46mm (marked on frame) lens height : 34mm bridge : 20mm (marked on frame) arms : 140mm (4-5½" marked on frame) |
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