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Lens

Object number2016.40.1

Manufacturer Houze Glass Company

Date1950

OriginPoint Marion, PA

Mediumglass

Credit LineGift of John Houze

DescriptionCircular green glass lens for goggles.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 2.563 × 0.125 in. (6.5 × 0.3 cm)
Historical NotesLens made by Houze Glass Company. The company was located in Point Marion, PA and operated from 1902-2004. The company produced items such as window glass, lenses for sunglasses, lamps, vases, ashtrays, electric lighters, gear shift and window knobs for cars, as well as decorative glass that ran the gamut from trays to mugs. The company held over 400 patents.

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