Cincinnati optician Walter Alden wrote in 1866- "During the late rebellion, these coquile glasses became very popular with the soldiery during their marches in the sun".
The coquile spectacles are described as having colored glass, non-magnifying curved lenses- much shaped like a watch crystal.
Has anyone discovered additional evidence of non-magnifying "sunglasses" being used by troops?
Below photo is identified as being Company H of the 3rd Arkansas State Troops (CS). Possible that the middle man is wearing sunglasses?
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The coquile spectacles are described as having colored glass, non-magnifying curved lenses- much shaped like a watch crystal.
Has anyone discovered additional evidence of non-magnifying "sunglasses" being used by troops?
Below photo is identified as being Company H of the 3rd Arkansas State Troops (CS). Possible that the middle man is wearing sunglasses?
Source:
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