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They had glass in ancient times, and continued to make it in the Middle Ages. In fact, there was a glass makers guild in Italy that may have predated the Middle Ages. They used glass to make stained glass windows in churches. They also invented spectacles during the Middle Ages, and there are medieval pictures of people using them for reading.
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What was a typical day like for glass blower's daughters in medieval times?
average like any other 1600s girl.
Did people have glass in Medieval Times?
Yes, the art of glass making goes back to ancient Egypt. In Egypt they made small items liked beads, vases, jewerly, but in the middle ages there were stain glass windows in churches and glass in houses.
Who were some Famous knights of Medieval Times?
A medieval knight in the middle ages or medieval times was William the conquerer
What is a medieval person?
A person who lived in medieval times.
How was glass made in medieval times?
1st Answer:They weren't made. They hadn't been invented yet.2nd Answer:Optical lenses go back almost to prehistory. We have record of Nero using one to watch games. Some of the important laws governing their shape were known to Arab scientists in the 10th century. Glasses were being made in Europe by the end of the 13th century, and there are numerous medieval pictures of people using them.According to articles I have read, the lenses for medieval glasses were produced on pole lathes. There are links below to the history sections of articles on lenses and glasses. There is also a link to an article on pole lathes.
