{"product_id":"1980s-american-optical-frames-archive-0528","title":"1980s American Optical Frames | Archive 0528","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe American Optical AO Safety OC650 captures the practical, structured character of 1990s eyewear design. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners, a gently curved brow, and substantial outer sections, creating a balanced profile with a distinctive utilitarian influence. The translucent red acetate-like frame adds a bold color accent, while the clean lines and generous proportions give the design a strong visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e AO Safety OC650 (Red)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empty, ready for custom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-18-140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Massachusetts in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1833\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, American Optical is one of the oldest eyewear manufacturers in the United States. The company became an important force in American optical manufacturing, introducing early steel spectacles, rimless frames, and the influential Ful-Vue construction. Its history is particularly tied to aviation and the U.S. military: American Optical supplied pilot goggles during World War I and developed military aviator sunglasses beginning in the 1930s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Optical's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFG-58\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced for U.S. military pilots in 1958 and now known as the Original Pilot, became one of its most recognizable designs. The model was later issued to NASA astronauts, and pairs accompanied the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApollo 11 crew to the moon in 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond military eyewear, AO also crossed into fashion through collaborations with designers including Claire McCardell, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Oscar de la Renta, making vintage American Optical frames an intersection of American manufacturing, military design, and 20th-century fashion history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Optical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319339503800,"sku":"AZYR-1026-21","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_2613.jpg?v=1792077608","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/ja\/products\/1980s-american-optical-frames-archive-0528","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}