Envelope for Ecliptoglass eclipse viewer

PART OF:
Ecliptoglass eclipse viewer and envelope

Envelope for 'Ecliptoglass' eclipse viewer used by Frederick Irving and his parents from Yorkshire, to view the total solar eclipse visible over England and Wales on June 29th 1927. Supplier's name Croisdale, 36 Briggate, Leeds stamped on envelope.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1999-1011/2
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 3 mm x 140 mm x 80 mm, .002 kg
type:
envelope
credit:
Michael J Clark

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