Lorgnette

The lorgnette ( IPA: [ lɔrnjõ ː ], a borrowing from French), is a reading aid which is held by means of a handle in front of the eyes. On the handle is often a chain attached, with which the lorgnette can wear around your neck. The lenses are connected by a yoke at the center. Use it was dominated by women.

The lorgnette is today with a stem for reserving use. His former origin found it well as vice versa held Nietbrille. This well-known already in the 15th century precursor called "scissors glasses." In the 18th century lorgnette conquered the German-speaking world, at the turn of the 19th it was very popular in France. In this time of scissors glasses of grip has been added.

An important technical innovation introduced the folding lorgnette represents the two lenses could be folded and opened when required by a spring.