A magnifying glass contains a lens that’s made into a convex shape in order to better see small objects. Magnifying glasses have plenty of uses, from making it easier to read a book to examining ...

Movies and stories from the early 20th century sometimes show an elegant lady or gentleman using a magnifying glass to read a letter. Generically, a magnifying glass makes very small things appear ...

The "Butterfield Paris" inscription on the handle of this small magnifying glass is that of Michael Butterfield (1635-1724), a British clock and instrument maker who worked in Paris. overall: 11 in x ...