University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
77/258
Description
A pair of googles, also known as an 'eye shield', used circa 1905 in Tangley, Hampshire, to protect the wearer's eyes from flying debris when breaking stone or chipping flint. The goggles have metal frames with metal gauze, but are missing the head band.
Object name
Goggles
Associated subject
CRAFTS : stone-working
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14124.tif - High resolution image