- Lorgnon - (circa 1920)
A lorgnon is a pair of spectacles with a handle,
used to hold them in place, rather than fitting over the ears or nose. The word “lorgnon" or “lorgnette“ is derived from the French lorgner, to take a sidelong look at, and Middle French, from lorgne, squinting. They were worn popularly in the 19th century.
Old Technology:
An essential technical innovation was the folding or foldable Lorgnon, also called folding glasses. The two spectacle lenses can be folded together by flaps (symmetrical lenses) or by sliding one after another (with round lenses) and opened if necessary. By pushing together, springs in the hinges between the bridge and the round lenses are stretched tightly, unfold, but retain sufficient tension to keep the bridge and lens stretched in front of the eyes and back.
- Lorgnon - (circa 1920)
A lorgnon is a pair of spectacles with a handle,
used to hold them in place, rather than fitting over the ears or nose. The word “lorgnon" or “lorgnette“ is derived from the French lorgner, to take a sidelong look at, and Middle French, from lorgne, squinting. They were worn popularly in the 19th century.
Old Technology:
An essential technical innovation was the folding or foldable Lorgnon, also called folding glasses. The two spectacle lenses can be folded together by flaps (symmetrical lenses) or by sliding one after another (with round lenses) and opened if necessary. By pushing together, springs in the hinges between the bridge and the round lenses are stretched tightly, unfold, but retain sufficient tension to keep the bridge and lens stretched in front of the eyes and back.