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A colorful red and golden sunset is the background for this antique spectacles trade sign.

Trade signs like this were used by opticians and jewelry stores to advertise that they sold eyeglasses between 1875 to 1900. In the 1900s, a 24” sign spectacle sign would have cost $6.25. These eyeglass signs hung in front of businesses well into the 20th century.

Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...