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These goggles, featuring aluminum frames with amber lenses, brown leather backing, and a blue elastic strap, are typical of those worn by civilian pilots during the 1920s and 1930s.

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Object Details
Date c. 1920-1930s Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Physical Description Civlian flying goggles; amber glass lenses with aluminum frame hinged at nose bridge; brown leather eye vented cushions; blue elastic strap. Dimensions 3-D: 17.8 x 2.5 x 6.4cm (7 x 1 x 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Glass lenses with aluminum frame, leather backing and elastic strap
Frames: Aluminum
Eye Pads: Leather
Strap: Elastic
 Inventory Number A19772776000 Credit Line Donated by the International Aerospace Hall of Fame Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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