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Driving Goggles
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| Accession #: | 3400.131 |
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| Title: | Driving Goggles |
| Object Type: | Goggles |
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| Physical Description: | Driving goggles with leather mask and eye lens of glass and metal. The metal bezels that hold the lens have four holes drilled in the top to prevent condensation. Holes for the head strap are grommeted and the head strap is an elastic cord. |
| Description: | Fair-weather "toggery" included linen dusters, hats, and goggles. Initially, these came from Europe where motorized personal transportation developed earlier than in the United States. |
| Category: | History |
| Related Objects: |
3035.21 (Boyce, Edward, Coat, Dust, Edward Boyce's Duster, 1900-1905)
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| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Personal Gear (Personal Artifact)
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| Dimensions: |
length 8 1/4"
height 2 1/2"
depth 5/8"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
glass
leather (Material)
elastic (Material)
metal (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Harriet and Clyde Allen Estate, Fred W. "Ted" Allen Family, 1988 |
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