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Claude Lorrain mirror in shark skin case. A Claude glass (or black mirror) is a small mirror, slightly convex in shape, with its surface tinted a dark colour. Bound up like a pocket-book or in a carrying case, Claude glasses were used by artists, travelers and connoisseurs of landscape and landscape painting.
Smart glass, also known as switchable glass, dynamic glass, and smart-tinting glass, is a type of glass that can change its optical properties, becoming opaque or tinted, in response to electrical or thermal signals.
In the early 10th century, the Persian scientist al-Razi described ways of silvering and gilding in a book on alchemy, [citation needed] but this was not done for the purpose of making mirrors. Tin-coated mirrors were first made in Europe in the 15th century. The thin tinfoil used to silver mirrors was known as "tain". [5]
The first unblemished mirrors were produced in 1666. [6] Soon the mirrors created in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, under the French company, began to rival those of Venice. The French company was capable of producing mirrors that were 40 to 45 inches long (1.0 to 1.1 m), which at the time, was considered impressive.
Sir Paul McCartney treated his fans to an early Christmas present!. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the music icon, 82, surprised attendees of his concert in Manchester, England, with a rare live ...
There is no concise regulation for a sunroof. There is an exception for factory tinted glass, which may be any VLT level. Also, commercial goods vehicles are allowed any level of VLT on windows behind the driver, provided the driver has adequate rear vision via side mirrors. [21] Russia— Window tinting limits are specified in GOST 5727–88 ...
Stassi Schroeder's daughter Hartford is dangerously obsessed with Wicked. On Thursday, Dec. 27, the Vanderpump Rules alum's husband, Beau Clark, shared a hilarious video on Instagram of Schroeder ...
If you're an animal lover who's looking to start 2025 as the best version of yourself, allow us to introduce you to a range of achievable New Year's resolutions for pet owners to make.