Pince-Nez

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Pince-Nez are spectacles that literally pinch the nose. They reached their popularity from 1880 to 1900. There were many design improvements to the bridges to add comfort to the men and women wearing these for long periods of time. One would equip these with a chain, ribbon and even a chatelaine pin in order to have them at the ready when not in use.

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