The History of Glasses

By KaitMae
  • Jan 1, 1268

    Glasses are Invented

    Glasses are Invented
    Glasses are invented between 1268-1289. Believed to be made in Italy. First, only munks and professors wore them.
  • May 1, 1352

    Tomasso da Modena

    Tomasso da Modena
    He created a painting of early monks using glasses to read ans copy manuscripts.
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Italy Became The Leaders In Sale

    Italy Became The Leaders In Sale
    Glasses started selling more often for vision purposes. they realized vision started to dicline at the age 30. Florence, Italy, was the leader in selling glasses.

  • German Industry

    German Industry
    In the 1700's, German became a huge player in the glasses industry.

  • Edward Scarlett

    Edward Scarlett
    He started making glasses look more modern.

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Benjamin Franklin
    He invented the bifocal lenses.

  • Lorgnette

    Lorgnette
    The lorgnette was developed in the 1800's with a pair of glasses with a handle.

  • George Airy: British Astronomor

    George Airy: British Astronomor
    Developed the first lenses for correcting astigmatism.

  • Monocles

    Monocles
    The monocles were invented in the 1800's, and then became popular with German and Russia in the 1900's.

  • Glasses Today

    Glasses Today
    Now, glasses are evolving. We use them for fasion and medical reasons.