Historic EyeWear Company have created a line of period (from the mid 1830’s through 1880’s), historically accurate, ophthalmic quality reproduction antique spectacle frames for smart, independent, adventurous men and women who have a strong connection to our American heritage. Three lens shapes made up the overwhelming preponderance of spectacle frames during this period:
- Oval shaped spectacles.
- Oblong shaped spectacles.
- Octagon shaped spectacles
Common Spectacle Temples on American-made Spectacle Frames 1830 – 1870 are Sliding temples. For more information please check http://www.historiceyewearcompany.com