Playing Sherlock

Recently I acquired a pair of vintage glasses. My gut told me that they were from the 1940s but I wasn't sure so I did a little investigating. The case gave me some information- Bisanar's Optometrists Geo. E and E. Alan Bisanar Hickory, NC. 

I did a Google search and found a match, so I emailed them with my inquiry. I received a reply from Robert Bisanar, the current optometrist. He informed me that his grandfather, George Bisanar, founded the company in 1909 and his son Alan joined in 1937. A third partner, Catherine, joined in the early 1950s. Since her name was not on the case but the other two were, I was able to confirm that the glasses were made between 1937-1950(my instincts were right!).  It's so much fun uncovering little bits of history! These glasses are for sale in my Etsy store along with lots of other vintage goodies!