Historical information
Women wore frames characterized by an upsweep on the top rim, a style that was very popular until the end of the 1950s, while men tended to sport gold wire frames.
These glasses are probably men's glasses.
By the latter half of the 20th century, spectacles were considered part of a person's wardrobe. Similar to clothes, eyeglasses needed to be continually updated or a person could be perceived as old-fashioned. More and more celebrities were influencing spectacle fashion.
Significance
These items reflect how glasses styles have changed over time and are becoming a fashion accessory as well as a prosthesis and support for lenses,
Physical description
Six pairs of assorted glasses and 4 cases.
