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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

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Baruffaldi Goggles

Date Manufactured:

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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