Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science
Examples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text.

This book provides an overview for identifying and dating vintage eyewear for the growing numbers of collectors. Explore ways in which eyeglass design has developed to reflect both popular fashion and scientific investigation.

The designs of frames and lenses were changed as more comfortable and practical styles were invented. In the mid-twentieth century, eyeglass makers carefully sought high profile entertainers to wear their designs in order to promote their companies. Advertising worked its magic and the general public came to prefer the advertised designs.

Examples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text. Bifocals, monocles, pince-nez, fanciful and safety styles of eyeglasses and sunglasses are shown along with some price estimates.
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Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science
Examples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text.

This book provides an overview for identifying and dating vintage eyewear for the growing numbers of collectors. Explore ways in which eyeglass design has developed to reflect both popular fashion and scientific investigation.

The designs of frames and lenses were changed as more comfortable and practical styles were invented. In the mid-twentieth century, eyeglass makers carefully sought high profile entertainers to wear their designs in order to promote their companies. Advertising worked its magic and the general public came to prefer the advertised designs.

Examples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text. Bifocals, monocles, pince-nez, fanciful and safety styles of eyeglasses and sunglasses are shown along with some price estimates.
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Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science

Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science

by Nancy N. Schiffer
Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science

Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science

by Nancy N. Schiffer

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Overview

Examples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text.

This book provides an overview for identifying and dating vintage eyewear for the growing numbers of collectors. Explore ways in which eyeglass design has developed to reflect both popular fashion and scientific investigation.

The designs of frames and lenses were changed as more comfortable and practical styles were invented. In the mid-twentieth century, eyeglass makers carefully sought high profile entertainers to wear their designs in order to promote their companies. Advertising worked its magic and the general public came to prefer the advertised designs.

Examples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text. Bifocals, monocles, pince-nez, fanciful and safety styles of eyeglasses and sunglasses are shown along with some price estimates.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764310416
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 01/20/2000
Series: Schiffer Book for Designers and Collecto
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Nancy N. Schiffer is fascinated with objects that reflect their cultural background. Her focus on eyewear here follows previous studies of popular arts including furniture, ceramics, and jewelry.
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