Automobile Racing Goggles, Used by Joe Tracy, circa 1905
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Drivers racing in early open cars -- most without windshields -- faced particular dangers to their eyes. Dust, mud or oil could make it difficult to see the track, and flying stones might cause permanent injury. Goggles were essential equipment. These goggles belonged to Joe Tracy, who drove the Locomobile race car "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.
Drivers racing in early open cars -- most without windshields -- faced particular dangers to their eyes. Dust, mud or oil could make it difficult to see the track, and flying stones might cause permanent injury. Goggles were essential equipment. These goggles belonged to Joe Tracy, who drove the Locomobile race car "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.
Artifact
Goggles
Date Made
circa 1905
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.35.3.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jerry Helck.
Material
Plated metal
Rubber
Copper (Metal)
Tinplate
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 3.75 in
Inscriptions
Right eye tube: MARQUE DEPOSE / BREVETE S.G.D.G.(FRANCE) / L.I.M. / TYPE COURSE NO 8 Left eye tube: MARQUE DEPOSE / BREVETE ETRANGER / L.I.M. / TYPE COUTSE NO 8
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