July 1 is a good reason to wear beautiful and fashionable clothes sunglasses. After all, it is on this day that the invention celebrates its birth. According to scientists and scientists, the first glasses for protection against the sun’s rays were made as early as the 17th century.

History of the invention of sunglasses?

Three centuries ago, sunglasses had a different look. Colored paint or varnish was applied to the glasses. This created a blackout effect. Fashionistas of those times appreciated the invention, so they liked to wear glasses on walks on a hot day. Previously, glasses for wealthy people were made of expensive materials, and the thing itself was considered a luxury item.

According to historical information, the peoples of the Far North (Eskimos, Nenets) also used glasses in order not to be blinded by the bright snow-white expanses of snow. Representatives of these peoples made accessories from the bones of hunted animals or from wood. They were usually used by hunters who needed to find prey in areas covered with ice.

It is also known that glasses were worn in China in ancient times. Judges used them to hide their eyes and their thoughts and attitudes regarding the cases under consideration. Such glasses were made of smoky quartz.

Production of sunglasses

Mass industrial production of sunglasses was introduced in France during the reign of Napoleon. The emperor ordered the production of accessories for his army, which was on a military mission in Africa. Soot was applied to the lenses of glasses, and varnish was applied on top.

These necessary accessories began to be produced in full force in the 20s of the last century. Glasses became fashionable, they began to be made of different materials and beautifully decorated.