Goggles, Flying, United States Army Air Service

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Object Details

Manufacturer

E. B. Meyrowitz

Physical Description

United States Army Air Service (USAAS) flying goggles; chrome steel frames with clear glass lenses; one lens cracked and brittle natural rubber eye pads; khaki colored elastic adjustable strap; aluminum case.

Summary

These Meyrowitz flying goggles were furnished by the Bureau of Aircraft Production to World War I military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment.

Credit Line

Transferred from the War Department, Bureau of Aircraft Production

Inventory Number

A19190004000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Case: Aluminum

Frame: Aluminum

Lenses: Glass

Eye Padding: Natural Rubber

Strap: Elastic, Aluminum

Dimensions

3-D: 20.3 x 2.5 x 5.1cm (8 x 1 x 2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96c951891-00ec-4177-88a3-6bc1d0c3c841

Record ID

nasm_A19190004000