History
Industry
Style
100
Where was the first evidence of eyeglasses found?
In Egyptian hieroglyphics
100
What Italian city first sold spectacles?
Pisa
100
What were the original spectacle frames made of?
Wood
200
Who invented the convex lens?
Roger Bacon
200
What Italian city was the first to produce spectacles?
Venice
200
What century did style and fashion become important?
The 20th century
300
Who invented bifocals?
Benjamin Franklin
300
Which continent was the first to have spectacle sales throughout?
Europe
300
Name a type of eyeglasses that was adapted from spectacles.
Monocle or Scissors Glasses or Spyglass or Bifocals
400
What year was the term "spectacles" adapted?
1300
400
What invention was crucial in the success of spectacles?
The printing press
400
What year did the pince-nez make a reappearance?
1840
500
What was used as image magnification before spectacles were invented?
Reading stones
500
What 2 countries led the eyeglasses industry in the 17th century?
Germany and Italy
500
What year were spectacles brought to the United States?
1775
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