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Joseph Chamberlain wearing a monocle. A monocle is a type of corrective lens used to correct or enhance the visual perception in only one eye. It consists of a circular lens placed in front of the eye and held in place by the eye socket itself. Often, to avoid losing the monocle, a string or wire is connected to the wearer's clothing at one end ...
He made the Sir Patrick Moore Medal to recognise outstanding contributions to the Society. In 1968, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and promoted to a Commander (CBE) in 1988. In 1999, he became the Honorary President of the East Sussex Astronomical Society, a position he held until his death.
Charlie and Bergen made their radio debut on NBC's The Royal Gelatin Hour in 1936, where they proved such a hit that the following year the network gave them a starring role on The Chase and Sanborn Hour, where they were initially supported by emcee Don Ameche, singer Nelson Eddy, [3] actress Dorothy Lamour and comedian W. C. Fields. The ...
Fred Emney Born Frederick Arthur Round Emney (1900-02-12) 12 February 1900 Prescot, Lancashire, England, UK Died 25 December 1980 (1980-12-25) (aged 80) Bognor Regis, Sussex, England, UK Occupation Actor Spouse Hazel Wiles Frederick Arthur Round Emney (12 February 1900 – 25 December 1980) was an English character actor and comedian. Emney was born in Prescot, Lancashire, the son of Blanche ...
At over 200 pages with the most beautiful print value I’d ever seen in a magazine, my God was she cool. Her name? Monocle.
Mr. Peanut is the advertising logo and mascot of Planters, an American snack-food company owned by Hormel.He is depicted as an anthropomorphic peanut in its shell, wearing the formal clothing of an old-fashioned gentleman, with a top hat, monocle, white gloves, spats, and cane.
Let's look at Mr. Monopoly, mascot of the famous board game. If you think of a rich man from the early 1900s, you might envision him with a monocle or pocket watch even though Mr. Monopoly has ...
His physical appearance also contributed to his elegant stage presence, despite a slight squint in his right eye, which he camouflaged by wearing a monocle. When paired with a top hat, the monocle enhanced his distinctive and sophisticated look. [citation needed] Tauber first performed in an operetta by Franz Lehár at the Volksbühne in Berlin ...