Jane Austen's Spectacles

Professor Barnard had one of his most interesting patients to date – Jane Austen, eminent author of Pride and Prejudice and Emma.

Her writing desk was recently donated to The British Library, and found in one of the drawers were three pairs of spectacles.

The conservation department got in touch with Professor Barnard to test the glasses and offer his expertise.

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• Jane Austen's spectacles British Library
• New York Times
• The Daily Telegraph
• CNN