Eye Glasses Collection

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey
XCF306001 A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Eyeglasses for chickens patent, 1903 C024 / 3600
Eyeglasses for chickens patent, 1903. Artwork of a device designed by Andrew Jackson Jr. to protect the eyes of chickens from aggressive pecking by other chickens

(1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. Photographed 1945
HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. Photographed 1945

Europe, Italy, Chianti. Rooster with glasses above a shop in Radda in Chianti

BENNY GOODMAN (1909-1986). American clarinetist. Photograph, 20th century

The Rubidus Brothers
Petri Damstén

Laughing Jester (oil on wood)
3087340 Laughing Jester (oil on wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 47 x 37 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Netherlandish, out of copyright

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO189749 A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Push-Pin, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191725 Push-Pin, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

An Audenarde Teniers Tapestry (textile)
6374708 An Audenarde Teniers Tapestry (textile) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 388 x 301 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Audenarde Teniers Tapestry, early 18th century)

Doctor Penelope Leach Circa December 1991

Doctor Penelope Leach Circa December 1991

Old Woman Meditating old woman reads sitting
Old Woman Meditating, An old woman reads while sitting in a chair from a book. She uses glasses in her right hand to read the text, old woman, reading, eye glasses, spectacles, book - MM - book open

Table And Chairs Ready For Lunch Beside Amaya Lake

Woman Holding Bible With Cross In Background

Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. Artist: Annie Traquair Lang
Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Benjamin Franklin wearing eyeglasses. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Young woman sitting in the mountains, Jasper, Canada

THEODORE C. SORENSEN (1928-). American politician and lawyer. Sorensen announcing his candidacy for a Senate seat from New York. Photographed 1970

DONALD OGDEN STEWART (1894-1980). American author and screenwriter. Photographed c1930

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS (1911-1983). American playwright. Williams gets a hug from Maria Pavan, the star of the Broadway revival of his play Camino Real, on opening night. Photograph, 8 January 1970

SPECTACLES, 1854. Advertisement engraving, American, 1854

ADVERTISEMENT: EYEGLASSES. Line engraving, English, 1892

EYEGLASSES, 1892. Line engraving, English

EYEGLASSES, 1900. Line engraving, French

Spectacles with Eyes
Isometrope-Augenglaser - isometric eyeglasses, whose purpose is not immediately apparent to me, but its a striking image... Date: 1900

Bifocal glasses. Pair of reading glasses resting on an open book. Bifocal glasses have two distinct regions in each lens. The majority of the lens is made to correct long-distance vision

Photoelastic stress of plastic glasses
Coloured light interference pattern of plastic glasses. When photographed through cross-polarised white light some transparent plastics display coloured interference effects

MAX PLANCK (1858-1947). German physicist. Photographed 1929

GLENN MILLER (1904-1944). American band leader. Photographed in 1940

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Benjamin Franklin reading. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Benjamin Franklin at his desk, with his signature. Hand-colored engraving

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Benjamin Franklin, full portrait, seated, with his signature. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Europe, Spain, Mallorca. Eyeglass shop sign, Palma

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"Through the Lens of Time: A Captivating Glimpse into Eyeglasses" Step back in time and join a cognocenti as they contemplate the beauty of antique eyeglasses, as depicted in Hannah Humphrey's publication "A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique. " Transported to a bygone era, we witness the evolution of these essential vision aids. Intriguingly, eyeglasses were not limited to humans alone. Discover an unusual invention from 1903 - eyeglasses for chickens. Yes, you read that right; someone patented spectacles for our feathered friends (patent number C024 / 3600). An amusing reminder that innovation knows no bounds. While exploring historical photographs, we stumble upon an unexpected image capturing President Truman wearing glasses in 1945. This glimpse into his life humanizes the 33rd President of the United States and reminds us that even world leaders rely on visual assistance. Venturing across Europe to Italy's picturesque Chianti region, we encounter a whimsical sight above a shop—a rooster donning glasses. This charming display adds character to Radda in Chianti and showcases how eyewear can transcend its practical purpose. Music enthusiasts will recognize Benny Goodman, the renowned American clarinetist who enchanted audiences with his melodies. In one photograph from the 20th century, Goodman proudly sports his signature glasses while captivating listeners with his musical prowess. Artistic expression takes center stage when Annie Traquair Lang captures William Merritt Chase—an American impressionist painter—in her c1910 portrait. Chase's choice to wear glasses during this sitting highlights their integration into daily life and artistic endeavors alike. The realm of art continues with "Laughing Jester, " an oil painting on wood that tickles our imagination with its vibrant colors and intricate details. As we admire this masterpiece, it becomes evident that eyeglasses can enhance the perception and appreciation of art.