Moscot is an American luxury eyewear brand, headquartered in New York City, specializing in optical frames and sunglasses. It was founded on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1915 by Hyman Moscot, and is one of the oldest local businesses in New York City,[1] as well as the 21st oldest eyewear company in the world still operating.[2] It remains privately owned by the Moscot family.
History
Early years, 20th century
In 1899, when he was in his 20s, Jewish-Belarusian immigrant Hyman Mushcot arrived in New York City through Ellis Island, allegedly where his surname was shortened and changed to Moscot.[3] He settled down in Manhattan's Lower East Side, and having already worked in the optical business in his home country, he began selling ready-made eyeglasses from a wooden pushcart on