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Goggles

Object number2015.15.5

OriginUnited States of America

Mediumplastic/metal/rubber

Credit LineGift of Robert Fisher

DescriptionPeach and black, metal and plastic safety goggles. The front of the goggles have a see-through peach-colored plastic frame. The end piece and the temple of the goggles are also made up of the peach colored plastic. Inside of the end piece and the temple runs a silver metal bar, presumably as support. The lenses are made of an all clear plastic. The glass does not seem to have a prescription. There is a hinge on both sides in order for the temple piece to fold inward. The earpiece is made of metal covered in rubber. On the sides of the goggles is an attached wire mesh and clear plastic protection piece. It is attached to the goggles in the middle back of the front frames, with circular clasps. the wire mesh is black and is attached by being a part of the clear plastic . The protective covering folds in toward the bridge in order to fold the temple.Dimensions2.25 x 5.5 x 5.375 in. (5.7 x 14 x 13.7 cm)
MarksOn the proper right temple: "WILLSON 6 3/4 U.S.A".
On the proper left temple: "U.S.A 6 3/4 WILLSON".
On the top left corner of proper left frame in a circle is the number: "48".
On the top right corner of the proper right frame in a circle is a: "W".
On the top of the proper left protective piece is an: "A".
On the bottom of the proper right protective piece is a: "C".
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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