EL336030 - Steampunk Victorian Prince Nez Glasses. Metal, Acrylic. Costume Ideas: Civil War, 16th, 17th, 18th Century, Theodore Roosevelt, Scrooge McDuck, Hat, coat and other costume pieces sold separately. The antique style glasses are making a comeback. These glasses were made to fit on top of the bridge of your nose without earpieces. The name comes from the French words pincer (to pinch) and nez (nose). Pince-nez ( /ˈpænsneɪ/ or /ˈpɪnsneɪ/;[1] French pronunciation: [pɛ̃sˈne]) are a style of spectacles, popular in the 19th century, which are supported without earpieces, by pinching the bridge of the nose. The name comes from French pincer, to pinch, and nez, nose. Although pince-nez were used in Europe in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, modern ones appeared in the 1840s and reached their peak popularity around 1880 to 1900. By the late 1930s, they were popular mostly with the elderly. Great finishing touch for your Victorian Era or Steampunk Alternative History Costume. Steampunk Prince Nez Glasses - Costume Accessory - Prince Nez glasses are a style of spectacles, popular in the 19th century, which are supported without earpieces, by pinching the bridge of the nose. The name comes from French pincer, to pinch, and nez, nose. Although pince-nez were used in Europe in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, modern ones appeared in the 1840s and reached their peak popularity around 1880 to 1900. By the late 1930s. Whether you are modulating your steam engine or battling evil barons piloting larger-than-life mechanical beasts, be sure to exhibit true gentleman's form and don your prince nez glasses for the ultimate in steampunk guise. These glasses are truly one of a kind. Also great for Theodore Roosevelt Impression, 1800's Impression, 1800's Costume, 1900's Costume