Green Cat Eye Bifocals worn with

Turquoise and Pink Brimless Floral Hat
Francette, Canada, Toronto, ca. 1967.
Synthetic organza.
Human Ecology’s Clothing and Textiles Collection.
Donated by Miss. Mary Hislop-Perraton (1997.7.1).

Turquoise Cocktail Dress
Unknown creator, Canada, ca. 1958.
Silk organza outer fabric and rayon lining.
Human Ecology’s Clothing and Textiles Collection.
Donated by Mrs. Ruth Bowen (1978.14.30).

Green Cat Eye Bifocals
American Optical, size “5-1/2,” place of origin unknown, ca. 1950s-60s.
Plastic hood and nosepieces, silver metal lower frame & nose bridge.
Human Ecology’s Clothing and Textiles Collection.
Donated by Mrs. Johanna Lawrence (1988.65.54b).

Mount by Anne Bissonnette and paper hair by Anne Thomas

Photograph by Anne Bissonnette©

Cite this page (bibliography):
Bissonnette, Anne, Cybil Cameron, Katelin Karbonik, Naomi Milne, Danielle Peel, and Donnalee Riley. “1997.7.1,” Eyewear: Fashion with Vision, Clothing and Textiles Collection Web site, Department of Human Ecology, University of Alberta, November 23, 2016. [INSERT URL].