A gentleman by the name of Foster Grant was the first person to offer sunglasses in the U.S. in the early 1920’s but using eye protection from glare has been around for thousands of years. I have a pair from the 1800’s that are wire rimmed as part of my collection of unique antiques. I also have the leather case that came with it although it’s a bit worn.
Mankind always had a problem with glare especially where there was sand and snow so they looked for solutions. They didn’t look like the sunglasses we have today instead they looked more like spoons that covered their eyes and they were made out of bones or animal tusks with a little slit for each eye to look through. I find it pretty amazing that even cave men were problem solvers.
Mankind always had a problem with glare especially where there was sand and snow so they looked for solutions. They didn’t look like the sunglasses we have today instead they looked more like spoons that covered their eyes and they were made out of bones or animal tusks with a little slit for each eye to look through. I find it pretty amazing that even cave men were problem solvers.
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