| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Reference Number | RC/2/8/4/1/1 |
| Creator Name | Richmal Crompton; Richmal Ashbee (niece of Richmal Crompton); and Richmal Ashbee's heirs |
| Title | [Richmal Crompton] Pair of green, plastic spectacles, with metal spectacle case, belonging to Richmal Crompton Lamburn [also known as Richmal Crompton] |
| Date | c1960s-c2000s |
| Extent | 2 artefacts |
| Description | Pair of spectacles with a green, plastic frame. The frame has been stamped with the code 46X66. The spectacles were made in the c1960s.
The spectacles are enclosed in a spectacle case that has been stamped with the address and telephone number of Cecil C Amey, Norwich, [opticians]. The case was made in the c1960s.
[It is not clear if the spectacles and the spectacle case were made by Cecil C Amey, or if only the spectacle case was made by Cecil C Amey.]
Included within the spectacle case is a note stating that the spectacles belonged to Richmal Crompton Lamburn [also known as Richmal Crompton]; note written in the c2000s. |
| Physical Description | The spectacles consist of [glass?] lenses with green plastic frames; the hinges are made of metal. The spectacles are 13cm wide x 4cm high, with 14cm long arms.
The case is made of metal with an outer coating of brown, painted fabric, and an inner coatin |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Gloves must be worn to handle this item.
The frames are very brittle and care must be taken when handling. |
| Copyright | Copyright to be determined. |
| Related Material | Other spectacles belonging to Richmal Crompton can be found in RC 338 and RC 340. |