Vol. 1 - Chapter 1 - History

Question 1

For what purpose was the Chinese Emperor believed to have worn spectacles in 2283BC?

Answer 1

Knowledge and authority

Question 2

Since the first lenses were plus or convex, what were they used for?

Answer 2

Reading Glasses

Question 3

“Here lies the inventor of spectacles.” The famous tombstone is an early record documenting the use of spectacles, and can be found on whose tombstone?

Answer 3

Salvino d’Armate

Question 4

What were some of the materials that the earliest frames were made from?

Answer 4

Bone, leather, wood

Question 5

When were the first minus lenses introduced?

Answer 5

16th century

Question 6

Toric lenses were introduced when?

Answer 6

19th century

Question 7

Early spectacles did not have sidepieces/temples. How were they secure to the head?

Answer 7

With a type of chain or cord with weights on the end draped over the tops of the ears.

Question 8

Who was credited with the designing frames that include temples?

Answer 8

Edward Scarlett