Goggles
Object number2015.15.6
MediumMetal/Glass/Plastic/Rubber
Credit LineGift of Robert Fisher
DescriptionMetal, plastic and glass, circular framed safety goggles. The metal frames encircle the clear glass lenses. The lenses do not appear to have a prescription. On the front of the lens there is an etched symbol in a circle. The frame extends across the bridge of the glasses before stopping where they are attached to brown, plastic nose pads. The bridge has a slight recession in the middle. The metal endpiece is attached to the temple with two screws. The temple extends to the earpiece where it curves. The temple and endpiece are encased in a rubber coating although both rubber coatings are broken. The frames have a protective side covering made of plastic and metal. The metal holds the plastic and is connected to the metal frames with two screws. The plastic is slightly warped and partially dirty. There are symmetrical holes on the plastic protective siding. The temple and earpiece as well as the protective sidings still move. The arms fold out toward the front of the goggles. The protective siding folds toward the bridge and nose pads.Dimensions2.75 x 5.75 x 5.625 in. (7 x 14.6 x 14.3 cm)MarksOn the front top center of each lenses there is an etched symbol inside of a circle.
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the Fisher, Keltz, and Kenyon families. The majority of the collection is related to the WWII service of brothers Walt and Robert Fisher. Robert Fisher served in the Pacific theater, particularly in the Philippines. Walter Fisher was in the Airborne, Medical Corps.
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