Estimated 1950s-1960s Vintage
Universal Optical Co.
Brand: Universal Optical
Model: NASSAU No. 890
Design: Wellington
Universal Optical Co.
Brand: Universal Optical
Model: NASSAU No. 890
Design: Wellington
Color: Amber
Size: 48/24
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
<Size Details>
Frame width: 136mm, Height: 39mm
Temple size: 5 1/4 (135mm)
Size: 48/24
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
<Size Details>
Frame width: 136mm, Height: 39mm
Temple size: 5 1/4 (135mm)
Lens width: 47mm, Lens height: 32mm
Bridge width: 24mm
Bridge width: 24mm
＊While marked as size 48,
Universal's sizing is such that if you refer
to the actual frame width measurements,
it is actually a size that fits a MEDIUM.
Starting on the East Coast,
【Universal Optical】
Old-school style characteristic of the mid-century,
distinguished by its inventive
and superior design.
The simple, unadorned
box-shaped lens frames and their curves
boast a meticulous level of perfection, showcasing the
streamlined, modern aesthetic thatUniversal excelled at pursuing.
Old-school style characteristic of the mid-century,
distinguished by its inventive
and superior design.
The simple, unadorned
box-shaped lens frames and their curves
boast a meticulous level of perfection, showcasing the
streamlined, modern aesthetic thatUniversal excelled at pursuing.
Because so few survive, this is a rare pair you won't
see everyone else wearing.
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see everyone else wearing.
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A deadstock, mint-condition item
with no issues despite being stored for nearly half a century.
You can feel the quality of a real vintage frame the moment you hold it—
establishing a level of authentic texture and charm that
cannot be matched by the many copies and replicas on the market.
1960s catalog from the time:
with no issues despite being stored for nearly half a century.
You can feel the quality of a real vintage frame the moment you hold it—
establishing a level of authentic texture and charm that
cannot be matched by the many copies and replicas on the market.
1960s catalog from the time:
