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

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Farley [and] O'Connell, [1911?]. Creator: Bain News Service
Farley [and] O'Connell, [1911?]. Shows John Cardinal Murphy Farley (1842-1918), Archbishop of New York, and William Henry Cardinal O'Connell (1859-1944), Archbishop of Boston

Libe Washburn with Rube Marquard, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Libe Washburn with Rube Marquard, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Shows baseball player Richard William "Rube"Marquard (1886-1980)

Sir John Hare as "Sir John Vesey", 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir John Hare as "Sir John Vesey", 1911.

Gen. A.L. Mills at Galveston, between c1911 and c1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. A.L. Mills at Galveston, between c1911 and c1916. Shows General Albert Leopold Mills (1854-1916).

M.H. Glynn, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
M.H. Glynn, 1910.

Bishop of Salisbury holding glasses and train schedule, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Bishop of Salisbury holding glasses and train schedule, 1910.

E. Williams, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
E. Williams, 1910.

Capt. B.C. Decker, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. B.C. Decker, 1911.

A. Shanklin, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
A. Shanklin, 1910.

M.R. Nelson, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
M.R. Nelson, 1911.

Wm. R. Smith seated (Texas), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Wm. R. Smith seated (Texas), 1911.

H.T. Rainey, holding bifocals, at desk, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
H.T. Rainey, holding bifocals, at desk, 1911.

T. Roosevelt speaking, gesticulating with fist, outside, Yonkers, NY, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
T. Roosevelt speaking, gesticulating with fist, outside, Yonkers, NY, 1910.

Roosevelt speaking outside, Yonkers, NY, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Roosevelt speaking outside, Yonkers, NY, 1910.

Jules Bache, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Jules Bache, 1911.

Agnes Repplier, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Agnes Repplier, 1910.

J.D. Archbold, seated holding paper, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.D. Archbold, seated holding paper, 1911.

F.E. Warren, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
F.E. Warren, 1919.

Kuno Francke, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Kuno Francke, 1917.

Geo. Woodruff, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Geo. Woodruff, 1910.

A. Birrell, Chief Sec'y for Ireland in 1908, at desk, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
A. Birrell, Chief Sec'y for Ireland in 1908, at desk, 1916.

Beatrice Harraden, 1913. Creators: Bain News Service, George Graham Bain
Beatrice Harraden, 1913.

Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, 1911.

H.H. Bingham, descending steps, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
H.H. Bingham, descending steps, 1911.

Mme. Uriu, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Mme. Uriu, 1917.

Joshua Reynolds, unknown date. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Joshua Reynolds, unknown date. Self-portrait The face turned frontally with round glasses, and the powdered hair or wig. Reynolds wears a dark coat with a high collar

West Indian woman, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
West Indian woman, between c1910 and c1915.

C.F. Murphy and W.H. Fitzpatrick, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
C.F. Murphy and W.H. Fitzpatrick, between c1910 and c1915. Shows politician Charles Francis "Silent Charlie" Murphy (1858-1924)

Winter afternoon, 1910. Creator: Francis Dodd
Winter afternoon, 1910. An intimate portrait of the painter Susan Isabel Dacre (1844-1933). Susan Isabel Dacre, sometimes called 'Aunt Susie'?, was a friend and collaborator of Dodd

Pres. of Panama -- Dr. B. Porras, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Pres. of Panama -- Dr. B. Porras, 1914. Shows Belisario Porras Barahona (1856-1942), a Panamanian politician who served as President of Panama.

Geo. Wickersham [and] W.F. Sheehan, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Geo. Wickersham [and] W.F. Sheehan, between c1910 and c1915. Shows lawyer George Woodward Wickersham (1858-1936) who served as president of the New York Bar Association (1914-1916)

Dr. Chas. F. Gilman, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Dr. Chas. F. Gilman, between c1910 and c1915.

Frank Tucker, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Frank Tucker, between c1910 and c1915.

Louis J. Vance, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Louis J. Vance, between c1910 and c1915.

Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, between c1910 and c1915. Shows English diplomat Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice (1859-1918), who was the British Ambassador to the United States from 1913 to 1918.

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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.