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Estate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day, 1974.50.1709a  © 2010 The Connecti…
Goggles and Case
Estate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day, 1974.50.1709a © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Goggles and Case

ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
DescriptionWrap around automobile goggles (.a) with glass lenses, tan leather body, black elastic tape ties, and metal clasps.

Goggles case (.b) made of stiff black canvas. Red lining.
Object number1974.50.1709a,b
MarkingsInterior of the case is stamped in gold lettering with the optician's name and address, "F. G. Schmidt/ OPTICIAN/ 11 EAST 42D ST./ NEW YORK."
The front flap of the case is stamped on the exterior with the case maker's name, "MIRADOR". A small sticker on the side of the case reads, "MADE IN FRANCE".
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