Spectacles Collection (page 3)

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), waterlcolor
Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (Vienna, 1797 - 1828), 1825. Detail

Safety glasses. Safety glasses are usually made with shatter-resistant plastic lenses to protect the eye from flying debris. The sort seen here are often used in science laboratories

Lenin / Kalinin / 1920
VLADIMIR ILYICH LENIN Sitting with M Kalinin

Ww1 / 1915 / German Optimism
The German people favours OPTIMISMUS rather than PESSIMISMUS [though isn t it ironic that the sign should be rose-tinted spectacles ?]

Rimsky-Korsakov / Postcard
NIKOLAY ANDREYEVICH RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian composer in later life

Messager / Andre / H Manuel
ANDRE-CHARLES-PROSPER MESSAGER French composer and conductor

C Wheatstone / World Inven
SIR CHARLES WHEATSTONE English physicist and inventor

Hugh Walpole / Cig Card
SIR HUGH SEYMOUR WALPOLE English novelist born in New Zealand

Dog Reading by Pidding
A learned grandfather amuses his grandchildren by teaching the dog to read. The dog, wearing spectacles & smoking a pipe, sits on a stool to read a newspaper

Franz Schubert, Austrian composer and musician

log1956 bw neg 027 edit
LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 bw neg 027 edit

Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, French historian and writer (engraving)
8631528 Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, French historian and writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, (1828-1893)

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A Man Reading by Candlelight, 1864 (black & red chalk heightened with white on paper)
8690951 A Man Reading by Candlelight, 1864 (black & red chalk heightened with white on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

It adheres exactly to the regulations, 1854 (rapid press printing)
8726622 It adheres exactly to the regulations, 1854 (rapid press printing) by Braun, Kaspar (1807-1877); 10, 0x14, 3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Flying Leaves, 20.1854, No. 465, p)

The words Image, Toy, Kepi and Lunette, 1908 (photo)
8713205 The words Image, Toy, Kepi and Lunette, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris)

JoJohn Theodor LUND (1842-1913) Norwegian politician and patriot, shipowner, journalist, and publisher, 1908 (photo)
FGL5503006 JoJohn Theodor LUND (1842-1913) Norwegian politician and patriot, shipowner, journalist, and publisher, 1908 (photo); (add.info)

Singing from a ballad sheet
5308133 Singing from a ballad sheet.; (add.info.: Singing from a ballad sheet sold on the streets of London, by ballad sellers. The singer is holding spectacles in his left hand)

Portrait of Alfred Russel Wallace, c.1895 (photo)
7224482 Portrait of Alfred Russel Wallace, c.1895 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS (1823 - 1913) was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist

Portrait of the Artist Edwin Edwards, 1892 (litho in black on ivory wove paper)
5859424 Portrait of the Artist Edwin Edwards, 1892 (litho in black on ivory wove paper) by Fantin-Latour, Henri (1836-1904) ; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Henri Fantin-Latour)

Seeing (colour litho)
8635367 Seeing (colour litho) by Holden, Albert William (1848-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeing. Illustration from Pears Annual, 1897.); © Look and Learn

View of the Hall of Spectacle built by V. Louis at the Palais Royal (Comedie Francaise), inaugurated on 15/05/1790
ETI4396183 View of the Hall of Spectacle built by V. Louis at the Palais Royal (Comedie Francaise), inaugurated on 15/05/1790

David Stewart of Garth (1772 - 1829)
2603702 David Stewart of Garth (1772 - 1829); (add.info.: David Stewart of Garth (1772 - 1829) Scottish soldier and author. Entered the 42nd Highlanders in 1787

Melton Prior (oil on board)
3963675 Melton Prior (oil on board) by May, Phil (1864-1903); 40x29 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; (add.info.: Melton Prior (12 September 1845 - 2 November 1910)

Portrait of Jaime Vera Lopez (1858-1918) one of the founders of the Spanish Socialist Party (1879)
AIS5341238 Portrait of Jaime Vera Lopez (1858-1918) one of the founders of the Spanish Socialist Party (1879) and "El Socialista", 1886 (b/w photo).; © Iberfoto

"Portrait of Spanish composer and guitarist Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) "19th century (engraving)
AIS5339914 "Portrait of Spanish composer and guitarist Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) "19th century (engraving); © Iberfoto

Portrait of Augustine Birrell, 1907 (print)
6317523 Portrait of Augustine Birrell, 1907 (print); (add.info.: Augustine Birrell, 1850-1933. English politician, barrister, academic and author)

Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper)
7295732 Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper); 19x6.5x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-8)

Spectacle lenses: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48. c.1845 (Glass)
7295506 Spectacle lenses: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48. c.1845 (Glass); 2.6x3.5x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923) (engraving)
CUL4932912 DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923) (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait from La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana"); Photo © GaPel/AIC

Louis Pasteur, 19th century (engraving)
5310031 Louis Pasteur, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) a French biologist, microbiologist and chemist. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Prince Michael Gorchakov
863566 Portrait of Prince Michael Gorchakov; (add.info.: Prince Michael Gorchakov or Gortschakoff (1795-1861), Russian soldier; Commander-in-Chief of the Russian forces in Crimean (Russo-Turkish)

How man learns from the human eye (litho)
8676259 How man learns from the human eye (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How man learns from the human eye. Inventions using lenses)

Portrait of John DALTON (1766-1844), (engraving)
AIS5368593 Portrait of John DALTON (1766-1844), (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: British chemist and physicist. Madrid, National Library.); © Iberfoto

Music. The french composer Georges Bizet. Illustration by Georges Bizet, Austria, c.1900 (postcard)
3434122 Music. The french composer Georges Bizet. Illustration by Georges Bizet, Austria, c.1900 (postcard) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906) (after); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Music)

Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485258 Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Burgess, Robert Smart (1815-1877); 26x32 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

L for Lunette, 1908 (photo)
8713209 L for Lunette, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Mr Pickwick (Pickwick Papers) (colour litho)
3666924 Mr Pickwick (Pickwick Papers) (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colour lithograph from unknown source)

Nikolai g, chernyshevsky (1828 - 1889)
FAT4934326 Nikolai g, chernyshevsky (1828 - 1889); (add.info.: Nikolai g, chernyshevsky (1828 - 1889) russian revolutionary democrat and [hilosopher); Sovfoto/UIG

Letter G: This monkey, see-you, he is there to sing the great G, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214951 Letter G: This monkey, see-you, he is there to sing the great G, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Prince Alexander Michaelovich Gorchakov
863582 Prince Alexander Michaelovich Gorchakov; (add.info.: Prince Alexander Michaelovich Gorchakov (1798-1883) Russian statesman and diplomat

Portrait of Edouard Branly, c. 1910 (painting)
1755769 Portrait of Edouard Branly, c. 1910 (painting); (add.info.: Edouard Branly (1844-1940) inventor of wireless telegraph, painting, c. 1910); Photo: Tallandier

Portrait of Woodrow Wilson, c.1910-1920 (painting)
1745848 Portrait of Woodrow Wilson, c.1910-1920 (painting); (add.info.: Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) american president in 1913-1921, painting); Photo: Tallandier

L. L. Zamenhof, 1908 (engraving)
1576633 L. L. Zamenhof, 1908 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of L. L. Zamenhof (1859-1917) creator of Esperanto, the world's most successful constructed language, and a physician by profession

Portrait of Sir George Wills (1854-1928) 1928 (b/w photo)
ILN135205 Portrait of Sir George Wills (1854-1928) 1928 (b/w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; (add.info)

Snow goggles, c.1845 (steel, glass, iron)
7295496 Snow goggles, c.1845 (steel, glass, iron); 10x3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-8)

Monk Alessandro della Spina, inventor of glasses, ca 1850 (illustration)
7422841 Monk Alessandro della Spina, inventor of glasses, ca 1850 (illustration); (add.info.: Science. Optics. Monk Alessandro della Spina, inventor of glasses, Pisa, Italy, 1296)

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"Spectacles: A Glimpse into the World of Art, Music, and Literature" Step into a world where spectacles transcend their mere function as eyewear and become portals to creativity, intellect, and beauty. From the vibrant strokes of Pat Martino's guitar in 2009 to Alan John Ainsworth's mesmerizing artwork capturing this musical genius, these spectacles offer a glimpse into the soul-stirring power of art. In Margaret Olley and William Dobell's masterpiece "Painting People" from 1965, we witness how these spectacles allow us to see beyond the surface and delve deep into human emotions. The barrister in full swing reminds us that even within the confines of law they can provide clarity and insight. Nadia-Juliette Boulanger, the French music teacher whose talent shaped countless musicians' lives, dons her own pair as she imparts knowledge with passion. These lenses symbolize not only her expertise but also her unwavering dedication to nurturing artistic brilliance. Tennyson gazes through his iconic round frames captured by Vanity Fair's Ape—a reminder that even literary giants seek inspiration through their spectacled lens. Gustav Mahler's photographic portrait showcases Vienna's cultural heritage while highlighting how these simple accessories bridge gaps between time periods. A sporting lawyer featured in Vanity Fair brings a touch of humor to our exploration—his colorful spectacle frames mirroring his vibrant personality. As sunset paints Almyros Beach on Corfu Island with breathtaking hues, we realize that nature itself wears its own majestic pair for all who care to observe. Blackpool Entertainment comes alive under neon lights reflected in mirrored sunglasses—an emblematic representation of joyous moments shared amongst friends or strangers alike. Anthony Trollope peers through his glasses as he pens tales that have stood the test of time—a testament to how these small objects can shape literary legacies.