Glasses Collection (page 100)

Sir Henry Cotton, Lord Justice of Appeal, 1881. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Henry Cotton, Lord Justice of Appeal, 1881. Portrait of Sir Henry Cotton (1821-1892), British knight and judge. From Men of Mark

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew, 1881. Hooker (1817-1911) was a botanist and plant collector who travelled on several scientific expedditions in the 1840s

Anthony Trollope, writer, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Anthony Trollope, writer, 1878. Trollope was one of the greatest Victorian novelists. He gained his reputation through a series of novels set in the fictional county of Barsetshire

Richard Assheton Cross, MP, Home Secretary, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Richard Assheton Cross, MP, Home Secretary, 1880. First elected to Parliament as a Conservative MP in 1857, Cross came to prominence in the General Election of 1868

Rev George Granville Bradley, DD, Dean of Westminster, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Rev George Granville Bradley, DD, Dean of Westminster, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

William Frederick Yeames, RA, English painter, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
William Frederick Yeames, RA, English painter, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army

Hon Sir Lewis William Cave, Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Hon Sir Lewis William Cave, Judge of the High Court of Justice, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Sir George Biddell Airy, KCB, FRS, Astronomer Royal, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir George Biddell Airy, KCB, FRS, Astronomer Royal, 1877. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

William Black, British novelist, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
William Black, British novelist, 1877. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law

Henry Fawcett, MP, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Henry Fawcett, MP, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Sir Edward Sheperd Greasy, MA, late Chief Justice of Ceylon, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Edward Sheperd Greasy, MA, late Chief Justice of Ceylon, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Guy Kibbee, American stage and film actor, 1934-1935. Kibbee moved to Hollywood in the 1930s after a successful Broadway career. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

John Maxwell, chairman and managing director of British International Pictures, 1933. The company was founded by John Maxwell after he had purchased British National Studios

Sam Eckman Jr, head of the MGM organisation in Great Britain, 1933

Edwin J Burke, American screen writer and director, 1933
Edwin J Burke (1889-1944), American screen writer and director, 1933

Harold Lloyd, American actor and film maker, 1933. Lloyd (1893-1971) was most famous for his hugely successful and influential silent film comedies

Edmund William Gosse, English poet, author and critic, 1913. Artist: Frank Dicksee
Edmund William Gosse, English poet, author and critic, 1913. Gosse (1849-1928) was the son of the naturalist and populariser of science Philip Henry Gosse. Supplement to The Bookman, 1913

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, English writer, 1909 (1910). Artist: Alfred Priest
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, English writer, 1909, (1910). Portrait of GK Chesterton (1874-1936) from a supplement to The Bookman, 1910

Sir Samuel James Way, 1886. Way (1836-1916), was an English-Australian jurist, was a Chief Justice of South Australia. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran

Major-General David Stewart of Garth, Scottish author, (1870). Artist: JB Shaw
Major-General David Stewart of Garth, Scottish author, (1870). Stewart (1772-1829) was the author of Sketches of the Character, Manners, and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland

Sir Joshua Reynolds, 19th century. Artist: James Posselwhite
Sir Joshua Reynolds, 19th century. Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) was the most important and influential of 18th century English painters

Ferdinand Brunetiere, French writer and critic, late 19th century. Portrait of Brunetiere (1849-1906), creator of the theory of the evolution of literary genres

Emile Littre, French lexicographer and philosopher, 19th century. Artist: Pierre Petit
Emile Littre, French lexicographer and philosopher, 19th century. Portrait of Littre, (1801-1881) who compiled the Dictionnaire de la langue francaise (Dictionary of the French language)

Hippolyte Taine, French critic and historian, 1890. Artist: Chevrillon
Hippolyte Taine, French critic and historian, 1890. Portrait of Taine (1828-1893), leading exponent of positivism

Louis Adolphe Thiers, French statesman and historian, 19th century. Artist: E Boulton
Louis Adolphe Thiers, French statesman and historian, 19th century. Portrait of Thiers, (1797-1877)

John Hill Burton, Scottish historian, jurist, and economist, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
John Hill Burton, Scottish historian, jurist, and economist, 19th century. Burton (1809-1881) was Historiographer Royal from 1867 until 1881

Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, (1933). Roosevelt (1858-1919) was president from 1901 until 1909. Published in The American Presidents, (London, 1933)

Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Wilson (1856-1924) was President from 1913 until 1921

Count Camillo Benso di Cavour, Italian politician, 19th century. Artist: DJ Pound
Count Camillo Benso di Cavour, Italian politician, 19th century. Cavour (1810-1861) was the first Prime Minister of the new Kingdom of Italy

Prince Gorchakov, Russian diplomat, 19th century. Artist: George J Stodart
Prince Gorchakov, Russian diplomat, 19th century. Portrait of Aleksandr Mikailovich Gorchakov (1798-1883), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chancellor

Emperor Hirohito in his coronation garments, c1924-1926
Emperor Hirohito in his coronation garments, c1924. Portrait of Hirohito (1901-1989), the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession, who reigned from 1926 to 1989

The Spectacles Seller. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
The Spectacles Seller. Private Collection

A Pedlar selling Spectacles outside a Cottage, c. 1653. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
A Pedlar selling Spectacles outside a Cottage, c. 1653. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Old Man holding a Pair of Spectacles. Artist: Pluym, Karel van der (1625-1672)
Old Man holding a Pair of Spectacles. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Self-portrait with Pince-nez, c. 1882. Artist: Breitner, George Hendrik (1857-1923)
Self-portrait with Pince-nez, c. 1882. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

Spectacle Maker (From Abbildung der gemein-nutzlichen Haupt-Stande), 1698. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Self-portrait with monocle, 1777. Artist: Therbusch-Lisiewska, Anna Dorothea (1721-1782)
Self-portrait with monocle, 1777. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Jerome reading a letter, ca. 1628-1629. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Jerome reading a letter, ca. 1628-1629. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

At the Cafe Chateaudun, c. 1870. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
At the Cafe Chateaudun, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Artist: Bonvin, Francois (1817-1887)
Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Spectacles Box, 1808. Artist: Anonymous
Spectacles Box, 1808. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saint Jerome reading (Copy), ca 1636. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Jerome reading (Copy), ca 1636. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Portrait of the Chancellor Prince Alexander M Gorchakov, 1867. Artist: Johann Koler
Portrait of the Chancellor Prince Alexander M Gorchakov, 1867. Prince Gorchakov (1798-1883) served as Russian Foreign Minister from 1856 and as Chancellor of the Russian Empire from 1863 until 1883

The Spectacles Seller, Eyesight (from the series The Five Senses ), 17th century. Artist: Andries Dirksz Both
The Spectacles Seller, Eyesight (from the series The Five Senses ), 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Alexander Isayevich Solzhenitsyn, Russian author, 1974. Solzhenitsyns (1918-2008) novels were instrumental in raising global awareness of the Soviet system of forced labour camps, the Gulag

Leon Bakst, Russian artist and designer, 1910s. Bakst (1866-1924) is best known for the costume and set designs he produced for Serge Diaghilevs famous itinerant ballet company, the Ballets Russes

Gustav Theodor Fechner, German experimental psychologist, c1883-c1884. Fechner (1801-1887) was an early pioneer in experimental psychology

Gustav Mahler, Austrian composer and conductor, 1900s. Musically, Mahler (1860-1911) bridged the gap between the 19th century Romantic tradition of Austrian and German music

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"Glasses: A Window to the World's Quirky Charm" Step into a time machine and witness the hilarity unfold as The Marx Brothers, masters of comedy, invite some of the ship's crew to their cabin in "A Night at the Opera" (1935). Laughter ensues, amplified by Groucho's iconic glasses perched on his nose. In another era, Malcolm X (1925-1965), an influential religious and political leader, dons his signature glasses. These spectacles become a symbol of his intellectual prowess and unwavering determination in fighting for civil rights. Meanwhile, jazz guitarist Pat Martino mesmerizes audiences with his soulful melodies in 2009. His glasses serve as a visual cue that hints at both artistic brilliance and introspection. Traveling across continents brings us to Harry's New York Bar in Paris. Amidst its timeless ambiance, patrons sip cocktails while sporting fashionable eyewear that adds an air of sophistication to their conversations. Even our furry friends embrace this trend. Witness a German Wire-Haired Pointer confidently strutting around with hat and glasses digitally manipulated onto its adorable face. And who can resist the charm of a miniature long-haired dachshund sunbathing stylishly? Venturing further into exotic lands like Marrakech, Morocco reveals Moroccan silver teapots gleaming alongside traditional glasses. These vessels hold stories from generations past while captivating visitors with their intricate designs. Not only humans enjoy accessorizing; even dogs join in on the fun. Picture a basset hound wearing goggles and helmet—a comical sight that showcases our beloved pets' ability to bring joy through sheer silliness. Raise your glass—Seagers Gin beckons you with its enticing advertisement featuring elegant individuals enjoying life's pleasures while sipping this exquisite spirit through crystal-clear glasses. For beer enthusiasts seeking divine flavors, Westvleteren Trappist beer awaits at Saint Sixtus Abbey.