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Can U name the first person who appeared on a painting to show for the first time "eyeglasses"?
 
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It was Cardinal Hugh of Provence in 1352 in a painting by Tommaso da Modena. The subject of the painting died in 1263 before glasses were invented, but the painter added them to make him look more scholarly and as a sign of his old age. I guess 63 is getting up there!

Eyeglasses Through the Ages

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Good Answer dg...Thanx for your link.! Cool

I know U probably tried to post the painting but it was over the size limit . Smile
 
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