Metal framed safety goggles with gauze side shields
 Catalogue Number: 211 Metal framed safety goggles with gauze side shields Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Protective eyewear Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Description Of Item: Metal frame, oval eye, blued steel skull temples, metal gauze side protection. Glazed with plano neutral tint flat lenses. Shield and bridge covered with velvet cloth. Original brown case. W 13.0 cm x 3.7 cm. Goggles only in Gallery Historical Significance: The gauze side shields were to protect against dust and soot and may have been for use in occupations such as a steam train driverDigital image 1.3Mb in Museum iPhoto How Acquired: Donated by M Wagner, South Australian optometrist Condition: Good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 3 |