Goggles [Sunglasses]

Object detail

Accession number

2017.23.4

Production period

1950s

Description

Sunglasses/Sunprotectors for goggles worn by Derek Wright during Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1955-1958).
Brown celluloid and canvas trimmed sun protectors with triangular shaped lenses and half circle shaped celluloid pieces on exterior sides of lenses that are perforated with numerous holes. Small foam/rubber plugs are set between these lenses. Elastic strap for use around head, sewn with fabric name tag for "DEREK WRIGHT".

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Celluloid
Processed Material/Textile/Canvas
Processed Material/Textile

Collection

Derek Wright Collection

Credit Line

Goggles [Sunglasses], 2017.23.4. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Vision Goggles Personal Artefacts Personal Gear Personal Assistive Artefacts

Subject

19198

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Leg Human body Eyewear Sunglasses Eye glass accessory Jewellery Fashion design Personal protective equipment Art Fashion accessory

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