Spectacles Collection (#76)

Old age, conceptual artwork

Elderly woman wearing glasses
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman wearing glasses

Nanotechnology research, artwork
Nanotechnology research, conceptual computer artwork. Spectacles containing buckyball molecules. This might represent investigative research into nanotechnological products such as buckyballs

Glasses in a denim pocket

Europe, Spain, Mallorca. Eyeglass shop sign, Palma

USA, Missouri, Independence, Truman Presidential Campaign Exhibit Truman Presidential Museum & Library

Double page spread in a diary for 23-28 October
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 23-28 October. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Shortsighted young cricketer is bowled out
A shortsighted young cricketer is bowled out -- the bales are flying off the stumps

Metropolitan Police forensic investigators
Two Metropolitan Police forensic investigators gathering evidence at a crime scene

Old man working on the street
An old man (possibly Spanish) working on the street. He wears a scruffy overcoat, a beret, and his glasses on a string round his neck. He has a small wooden work bench and a box of materials

Old lady knitting
Portrait of an old lady sitting in her chair, knitting

Princess Anne visiting Penzance, Cornwall
Princess Anne (Princess Royal, b 1950), visiting the John Daniel Centre in Penzance, Cornwall. The John Daniel Centre provides day services for local adults with learning disabilities

Model fishing boat maker, Cornwall
A model fishing boat maker in his workshop, somewhere in Cornwall. He is in the process of constructing a new boat with two masts

Champion hen at the Royal Cornwall Show
A man with his champion hen at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Man playing piano at Christmas
A man playing a piano with a decorated Christmas tree at his side. Three of the candles are lit. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Family group with dog
A happy family group with their dog

Tunisia - Perfume shop
The proprietor of a parfumerie peers above his reading glasses to observe the customer (or photographer!) approaching his shop

Factory worker operating control box
A worker, standing at a control device, signals for a part of the production process to proceed. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Two technicians check a computer printout
Two bespectacled computer technicians, both wearing suits, view a readout from the terminal of an IBM computer system. A promotional photograph taken for the company

Portrait of a Turkish man
A fine photographic portrait of a Turkish gentleman

Horse-drawn omnibus, London, 1945
Horse-drawn omnibus. Taken outside the Westminster Bank in the City. This is the Camberwell and Clapham service operated by The Star Omnibus Company

Prince Alfons of Bayern (1862 - 1933) - a member of the Bavarian Royal House of Wittelsbach and a General of Cavalry

Sir Cyril Lodowic Burt
SIR CYRIL LODOWIC BURT English psychologist

Franklin / Martin / Welch
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN American statesman, scientist and philosopher

Lorentz / Hendrik / Nobel 02
HENDRIK ANTOON LORENTZ Dutch physicist

OLYMPICS / 1932 / MEN 800M
Thomas Hampson (Great Britain) wins the mens 800 metres

Clinton Joseph Davisson
CLINTON JOSEPH DAVISSON American physicist

Advertisement for spectacles
Negretti and Zambras spectacles

Fable / the Spectacles
THE SPECTACLES Jupiter makes a present to mankind of pairs of spectacles; Momus is sent to deliver them

Severe Edwardian Butler
The stern butler (Hugh Edgar) of the Edwardian Country House

Little Boy and Pet Dog
A rather sweet, bespectacled young boy dressed in a sailor suit, poses for a photograph with his pet Spitz dog

Old Age / Top Hat C1960
An elderly man wearing a top hat, spectacles and bow tie

Fashions / January 1851
Corsages with pagoda sleeves & engageantes; black lace edged pardessus; green pardessus with a double cape & scalloped edges. The girl carries an ermine muff

William Heath Robinson
WILLIAM HEATH ROBINSON The well-known illustrator and cartoonist pictured wearing a trilby and working on his sketch book. Best known as the " gadget king"

Ebenezer Howard
EBENEZER HOWARD Reformer and originator of the concept of the garden city

Sj Perelman / Morgan
SIDNEY JOSEPH PERELMAN American writer: humorist, journalist and dramatist

Play / Burnett / Fauntleroy
Little Lord Fauntleroy, written by Frances Eliza Burnett, peers through hand held spectacles & sits on the arm of a chair

Girl with Spectacles
A little girl wearing spectacles

Wizard of Oz / Guardian
The Guardian of the Gate puts spectacles on Dorothy and Toto to protect their eyes from the shining emerald buildings

Wizard of Oz / Toto
Toto wearing glasses and a big bow

Paterfamiliass Census
Paterfamilias filling up the census return. The head of a large Victorian family, consisting of several generations, fills in the census

Shops / Jeweller C1900
A jeweller holds up a fine gold necklace for a lady to examine

Joshua Reynols
JOSHUA REYNOLDS artist, depicted wearing spectacles and holding brush and palette with his autograph

Karl Ferdinand Braun
KARL FERDINAND BRAUN German physicist and winner of Nobel Prize in 1909

Man with Eye-Glass
A man of revolutionary Paris peers scornfully through his eyeglass : a hundred years later he will sport an equally affected monocle

TROLLOPE / 1882
ANTHONY TROLLOPE English novelist in old age

Planing Off a Bit More
Comment on womens desire to achieve the fashionable silhouette of no curves. A thin, flat-chested woman with an Eton crop wears court shoes & a sailor style dress

Man Smoking on Train
A man wearing round spectacles and smoking a pipe is engrossed in reading a book while he makes his train journey

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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.