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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.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
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
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