Snow goggles

Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Wire mesh with glass lenses, attached by elastic. The two eye-pieces are joined by velvet ribbon so they fold together when in their case. In coppered oval tin with hinged lid.

Object Details

ID: AAA4049
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Snow goggles
Display location: Not on display
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 20 x 132 x 35 mm
Parts: Snow goggles
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