Looking to see the 250th anniversary of the United States through the right lenses? These delightfully retro magnetic spectacles channel the spirit of the Founding Fathers—especially Benjamin Franklin, who famously helped popularize bifocals. Franklin didn’t just wear spectacles—he improved them.

With their long‑lorgnette handle and classic tortoiseshell round frames, these glasses are equal parts scholarly and playful. A guaranteed conversation starter—and a brilliant gift for history lovers, style enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys a little theatrical flair—they’re perfect for close reading and closer scrutiny at the Museum of the City of New York’s exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

• Tortoiseshell Pattern.
• Reading Glasses.
• Eyewear feature: magnetic.