29. 1. 2021 Rear windscreen wipers first made their appearance in the 1940s. Original 1920px But it was not until the 1960s that they became widespread. Additional info Original 1920px Original 1920px File type: JPGFile size: 911 KBDimensions: 4547 × 3170 pxPublished: 29. 1. 2021 Related article: Keeping your front and rear windscreens clear