Battlefield McCallisters – Civil War Era Eyeglasses Frames
Battlefield McCallisters – Civil War Era Eyeglasses Frames
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These eyeglasses – similar to Windsors and Peabody-Pierce #23 – are an authentic finishing touch to a fine historical impression or completing a period costume. Please note: No discounts are applied towards the purchase of these frames and an eyeglass case is not included with purchase. Also, McAllisters are available with only one of the following lens options:
- As readers with diopter strength of +1.25 or +2.50 or +3.25
- Non-prescription clear lenses
- Non-prescription sun lenses in grey color (Grey color sun lens is period- authentic)

Battlefields are often chosen by Civil War and other period re-enactors and we purposefully made the quality on par with keeping them affordable. They are intended for occasional wear and not designed for everyday use.
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Not an accurate reproduction. The lenses are much bigger than civil war era glasses. Too expensive for an inaccurate reproduction.
Shipped in a timely manner. Packed well. They are sturdier than I anticipated. The lenses are the 3.25 strength that I ordered. They fit me well. Very affordably priced, too. Highly recommend!
Focusers advise that these frames are not designed for day to day use.
I have used the pair I have alternating equally with a more modern steel frame pair I have for a year now without any issues aside from some white metal plating wearing off at the very rear tip the arms which now display a copperish appearance. Not a big deal for me at all.
They still look beautiful.
More importantly, the saddle nose frames are the most comfortable type to wear that I have ever experienced.
Thank you Focusers!
I love the look! I use these when I am doing Santa events!