Glasses, Safety
Object number2014.100.5 a,b
Manufacturer
American Optical Company
MediumPlastic/Metal/Leather
Credit LineGift of Robert Siedlarski
DescriptionSafety glasses with case.Dimensions(a) Height 1.5, Width 5.5, Depth 5.875;(b) Height 2.875, Width 6.688, Depth 1.625.
Marks(a)
"AO" logo on the front in the top corners.
Text inside proper left arm near hinge "American AO Optical 4 3/4" and inside proper right arm near hinge "4 3/4 American AO Optical".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the donor Robert Siedlarski's father's work in the mills. The donor's father worked in the J&L steel mill Pittsburgh Works after serving with the Army in WWII. He started out in labor gang and worked his way up in the mill until retirement. During WWII, he was captured in northern Africa and ended up in Germany. Also during the war, he shipped into Iran before moving out to northern Africa.
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
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1847-1969
Vera Wang