Portia 'non-flam' Actinotherapy goggles
- Made:
- 1940 -1950
- maker:
- Solport Brothers Limited
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Two pairs (adult and child) of Portia 'non-flam' Actinotherapy Goggles, used to protect eyes from UV lamps. Made by Solport Brothers Ltd, London, 1940 - 1950. Plastic.
These goggles are the type that may have been used with the UV lamp to protect eyes from dmage from UV the rays.They are described as ‘non-flam’ because the carbon rods used in some lamps spewed hot ash, and some brands of goggles caught fire.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Object Number:
- 2019-229
- Measurements:
-
overall (adult): 50 mm x 140 mm
overall (child): 45 mm x 110 mm
- type:
- goggles
- taxonomy:
-
- tools and equipment
- equipment
