{"product_id":"9780764310416-eyeglass-retrospective","title":"Eyeglass Retrospective","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere Fashion Meets Science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  This book provides an overview for identifying and dating vintage eyewear for the growing numbers of collectors. Explore ways in which eyeglass design has developed to reflect both popular fashion and scientific investigation. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  The designs of frames and lenses were changed as more comfortable and practical styles were invented. In the mid-twentieth century, eyeglass makers carefully sought high profile entertainers to wear their designs in order to promote their companies. Advertising worked its magic and the general public came to prefer the advertised designs.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Examples of eyewear from the seventeenth century to the present are shown in over 600 color photos and explained in an engaging text. Bifocals, monocles, pince-nez, fanciful and safety styles of eyeglasses and sunglasses are shown along with some price estimates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56590330134902,"sku":"9780764310416","price":38.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_30113290.jpg?v=1762234492","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780764310416-eyeglass-retrospective","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}