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The On-Line Museum and Encyclopedia of Vision Aids.
April 6, 2006 Wall Street Journal featured antiquespectacles.com on the front page. |
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Guide for the Identification of Pince Nez | ||||||
Pince nez eyeglasses are relatively common and many people collect them and some even wear them. They are quite often seen in the collections of antique vision aids at most institutions. In all the research of printed material that has gone into developing this website, a guide for the classification of pince nez has never been seen before.Therefore by creating a guide this void can now be filled. The attached chart is a work in progress, a collaboration of several American and European collector/historians who have experience and knowledge of this neat sub-topic. Constructive suggestions on ways to modify it are always welcomed. Terminology noticed in the literature may differ from that which is used in this guide. Also there certainly may be some overlap of examples. All sorts of variations are known to exist, especially in the nose bridge and nose pad regions. However we hope that you will find this work to be useful. Did you ever consider wearing pince nez? Do you know that some individuals today in the 21st century are wearing original and authentic pince nez from the turn of the 20th century, in order to distinguish themselves? Useful to anyone reading there is a new informative website blog that was developed by our friend Alan Baker of Fremont California. Visit http://pincenez1.blogspot.com to learn even more about the practical use of this c. 1840 – 1920 style of eyeglasses. You will discover the enjoyment that people who use them are now experiencing. Check it out!! |
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