Those who know me well know that I am an old soul, former dancer + lover of the arts. ( Wikipedia) See the selection currently offered by The Metropolitan Opera for sale + for rent here. Truly, they were used as more of an aesthetic accessory for a ball rather than functional glasses for seeing, still, these served as the predecessor to what is sometimes used today at the theater. Opera glasses, seen in London ads in 1730 (*) are a later version of the original status symbol of the 19th century, lorgnettes, in French, meaning “to take a sidelong look at”, and in Middle French, “squinting”. Initially, I referred to them as binoculars, however upon further research, I have found these mother-of-pearl beauties may also be classified as “opera glasses” or “theater glasses”, among one or two other deserving names.įirst, consider this brief comparison below with a side of history:
I have posted on these once before, following the Christmas they were gifted to me in 2013. Take a look at an exciting update on this fancy piddlin’ surcie!
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