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Die alteste Darstellung einer Brille (The Oldest Representation of Spectacles 1352)
REPRODUCTION IMAGES COLLECTION
print; painting
Deutsche Optische Wochenschrift; Modena, Tommaso da
Europe: Germany, Brandenburg, Berlin
1922
paper
overall: 216 x 171 mm
1999.712
REPRODUCTION IMAGES COLLECTION
print; painting
Deutsche Optische Wochenschrift; Modena, Tommaso da
Europe: Germany, Brandenburg, Berlin
1922
paper
overall: 216 x 171 mm
Early 20th century black and white photographic reproduction of a Medieval 14th century fresco from Treviso, Italy, by Tomaso Da Modena (1352), the earliest pictorial representation of spectacles. Depicts Cardinal Hugh of Provence wearing rivet spectacles whilst writing.
1999.712
Acquired 1928