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Glasses for the eyes, or spectacles, were mentioned in a manuscript in 1289 and have been used ever since. Sometime before 1727, the modern style of glasses, held in place by the temples, the pieces that extend behind the ears, was developed. Bifocals were invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1785. Lorgnettes were popular in late Victorian times. Opera Glasses are listed in their own category.
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| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | | Glasses | Rimless | Chinese,Tortoiseshell Temple Pads,Shagreen Case,5 1/2 & 7 In. | 2011 | | | Glasses | Round Lenses | Ribbon Loops, Steel Case, C.1750, Pair | 2007 |  | Glasses | Scissors Frame | Gilt Metal, Acanthus Scrolls, France, 19th Century, 4 3/8-In., illustrated | 2009 | | | Glasses | Sewing | Brass, Adjustable, Fred Von Santen Fancy Good, Leather Case, 1890s | 2006 | | | Glasses | Sharpshooter | Amber, Clear Centers, Civil War, Case | 1996 | | | Glasses | Sharpshooter's | Amber Lens, Light Center, Silver Frame | 2000 | | | Glasses | Sharpshooters | Amber Lens, Light Center | 2000 | | | Glasses | Silver | Extendible Temporal Pieces Ends In Shields, Oval Lenses, London, 1809 | 1996 | | | Glasses | Silver | Wide Extendible Temporal Pieces, Ending Small Shields, London, 1825 | 1996 | | | Glasses | Silver Frame | Folding, Into Mother-of-pearl Cover, Scissor Type, Early 1800s | 1996 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Civil War, Felt Lined Tin Case, Case, 5 7/8 In. | 1997 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron, Original Lenses, Steel Case, Cloth Lining, C.1760 | 1997 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Maddox, Rods | 1997 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Original Lenses, Ribbon Loops, C.1770 | 1998 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Original Lenses, Ribbon Loops, England, C.1750 | 1998 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass Frames, Benz, Case, 5 1/8 In. | 1999 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass Frames, Mahogany Case, 1830s | 1999 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron Frame, Original Lenses, Large Ribbon Loops, Mid-18th Century | 1999 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Blue Lens, Silver Frames, C.1800 | 2000 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass Frames, Case, Benz, Early 19th Century, 5 1/8 In. | 2000 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass, Round Lenses, Slide Adjustable | 2000 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Green Lens, Steel Frame, 18th Century | 2000 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron Frames, Steel Case, Purple Cloth Lining, Original Lenses, C.1760 | 2000 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron, Original Lenses, Iron Case, England, C.1765 | 2000 | | | Glasses | Spectacles | Round Lenses, Ribbon Loops, Iron, C.1750 | 2000 |
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