#34: Glass-Eye Salesman
An intriguing image showcases an assortment of glass eyeballs, once peddled by a salesman. Unlike today’s hefty price tag of up to $8,000, these prosthetics were once far more affordable.
provided by constative.com
Post-World War I, the demand for these glass eyes surged among returning troops. The warfare’s use of gas resulted in widespread vision loss, significantly boosting the salesman’s trade.