Eyeglasses Collection (#8)

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

Digitally restored photo of Dwight Eisenhower holding a pair of glasses
Digitally restored vintage American history photo of President Dwight Eisenhower holding a pair of glasses

Vintage American History print of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt

Vintage American history photo of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt wearing his military uniform during the Spanish-American War

Digitally restored vintage photo of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Digitally restored vintage American history photo of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Illustration of a Pachycephalosaurus teacher

Members of a recce or scout team of the Belgian Army

Illustration of a Triceratops nerd with backpack and textbook

Illustration of a Brontosaurus chemist

Old Woman Reading with eyeglasses, print maker: Theodorus de Roode, 1746 - 1793

Reading old woman with eyeglasses, Theodorus de Roode, 1746 - 1793

Brill Koopman, Jacob Laurensz. van der Vinne, Adriaen van Ostade, 1699

Reading man with glasses in a study room, print maker: Jan Gillisz. van Vliet, 1634

An old woman sitting in the kitchen on a chair and blanked beans in her apron, beside her are baskets of coal, praise and beans, the woman is wearing a dark hat and a pair of glasses

Brill Seller and an old woman, Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652

Seller of glasses and an old woman, Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652

Man with glasses, Jan Chalon, 1748 - 1795

Old man, print maker: Jan Chalon, 1748 - 1795

Scrooge, Andreas van der Myn, Thomas & John Bowles, 1724 - 1800

Each believes his owl to be a falcon, Karel van Mander (I), Franco Estius, 1590 - 1594

Portrait of the collector Sebastiano Resta, Jacob van Oost (I), 1631

Old woman, print maker: Louis Bernard Coclers, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1780

Face of a man with glasses, Frans Schikkinger, 1848 - 1902

The Seven Ages of Man: The Justice, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

Long-haired man shopping in a city in the summer

Cowboy leaning against a wire fence

Young man wearing glasses sitting on a sofa

Man in his early thirties, wearing elegant clothes

Rebellious man wearing jeans and a plaid shirt at a gas station, smoking

Stock market news, headline Dax and markets in a newspaper seen through glasses

Two young women posing

Portrait of two teenagers with sunglasses

Student wearing a suit and glasses, sitting in front of a painting

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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.