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The wire mesh on the sides of these lenses protect the eyes from particles or debris by following the contours of the face, suggesting that these may have been driving goggles.
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Details
- Category:
- Ophthalmology
- Object Number:
- A68712
- type:
- protective spectacles
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- costume
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