Eyeglasses Collection (page 7)

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Surprised robot woman standing out from the crowd

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Steam punks exploring in desert

PHILO FARNSWORTH (1906-1971). Philo Taylor Farnsworth. American inventor and television pioneer. Farnsworth (center) photographed in Washington, D.C

Digital cartoon of man with large protruding front teeth, and round spectacles

Illustration of a girl next to man smoking a pipe, thought bubble showing healthy lung and smokers lung

Assertiveness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Assertiveness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl. ~ Benjamin Jowett

Eye with binary numbers, symbolic image for digitalisation

Young boy and girl sitting on sofa, imitating married couple

Two men standing in flowing water, smiling

Bassett hound
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Basset hound wearing spectacles. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Dog dressed for St Patricks Day
Australian Kelpie dressed in clover glasses, clover headband and green bow tie for St Patricks Day, on a green backdrop

Wils-Edge Rimless Glasses Advertisement. ca. 1939, Wils-edge RIMLESS GLASSES, For Unequalled Satisfaction in Use and Elimination of Frequent Adjustments, FRANK WEISE SONS, 412 STATE TOWER, SYRACUSE

Antique illustration of humanized beast holding a paper
Antique illustration of a humanized animal (a wild boar or a wolf) holding the ticket for visiting the Universal Exposition held in Paris in 1878. The animal is dressed and wears glasses

AVIATION MECHANIC, 1942. Woman operating a hand drill at North American Aviation Inc. assembling a section of the leading edge for the horizontal stabilizer of a plane, Inglewood, California

Statue of James Joyce, O Connell Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Illustration of old fashioned pair of glasses on open pages of hardback book

Digital cartoon of man wearing oversized spectacles

Digital illustration of rectangular red spectacles

Illustration of a young woman sawing wood in a workshop

Illustration of doctor pointing at x-ray of pelvis and spine

Young woman sitting in the mountains, Jasper, Canada

DEPUTY SHERIFF, 1939. A deputy sheriff stationed at the paymasters window for migrant workers on a large hop farm in Josephine County, near Grants Pass, Oregon

SHARECROPPER, c1935. A sharecropper and family singing hymns on the Sabbath, near Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, c1935-1936

MOTHERS CLUB, 1938 Women singing hymns before opening meeting of the Mothers Club at Arvin Farm Sercurity Administration Camp for migrants, California. Photograph, by Dorothea Lange, November 1938

PREACHER, 1939. Salvation Army preacher, San Francisco, California. Photograph, April 1939 by Dorothea Lange

Presidential photo of President Woodrow Wilson
Vintage presidential photo of President Woodrow Wilson

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"Eyeglasses: A Journey Through History and Art" From the comedic genius of Conchords to the peculiar invention for chickens in 1903, this captivating caption takes you on a whirlwind tour through the fascinating world of eyewear. In the 1760s, Benjamin Franklin sketched his revolutionary idea for bifocal eyeglasses, forever changing how we see. Joining him in this optical revolution was George Bernard Shaw, who undoubtedly found inspiration behind his iconic frames. Lytton Strachey's oil portrait from 1916 captures not only his essence but also showcases the timeless elegance that glasses can bring to one's appearance. Meanwhile, Rembrandt van Rhijn's masterpiece "The Parable of the Rich Fool" reminds us that even with all our possessions, clear vision is truly priceless. Thomas Harris' advertisement proudly boasts their status as Opticians to the Royal Family – a testament to both their craftsmanship and regal clientele. Edgar Degas immortalizes Les Choristes (The Chorus Singers) with meticulous detail down to every pair of spectacles adorning their faces. A warm smile welcomes chefs into an unknown culinary adventure while a digitally restored war propaganda poster highlights how glasses empower individuals during challenging times. James Augustine Aloysius Joyce peers at us through time with literary brilliance reflected in his eyes. And finally, a close-up portrait reveals an old lady adorned with traditional facial tattoos and puffing on her pipe – her glasses serving as windows into a life richly lived. They have transcended mere function; they have become symbols of style, intellectuality, and cultural diversity throughout history. So put on your favorite pair and let them transport you into a world where vision meets artistry.