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Baruffaldi Auto Racing Goggles
Specifications
Baruffaldi Auto Racing Goggles
Category
Recreation
Classification
CHENHALL - Personal Objects - Personal Gear - Personal Assistive Objects - Device, Vision - Goggles - Goggles, Driving
Keyword
Object Origin
Baruffaldi Goggles
c. 1950
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Red leather auto racing goggles with a black, white, green, and red cloth strap. There is a chrome metal rim around each lens. Tan suede interior. Gray text is painted on the red leather on either end of the strap. Strap is adjustable and elastic.
Marks: "baruffaldi"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 0.5 in, Length: 3.25 in, Width: 8 in
Weight: 0.86 lbs
Credit
Museum Purchase, 2010.5.2
Display Status
On Exhibit
Baruffaldi Auto Racing Goggles
About: Baruffaldi Auto Racing Goggles
About: Baruffaldi Auto Racing Goggles
These red racing goggles from the 1950s were made by the Baruffaldi company and provided eye protection from wind and dirt. Racecar drivers need to wear goggles to shield their eyes from flying debris.
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