Turnpin Spectacles (1850s)

“The lenses on these steel wire spectacles protect the front and sides of the eye. They are tinted blue to protect from the sun. The spectacle arms are pivoted at the temple and can rotate 360 degrees. They are known as turnpin spectacles.” – Source

Silver framed glasses with blue lenses. The glasses have lenses on both the side and front.

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