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| Accession Number:2003-66 Accession Date: Condition:fair Location:Archives, small personal items Box 1 Keywords:driving goggles, 1880, tinted lenses, metal case, Jas. Owen, 1870 Area of Origin:Springfield, MO Period:ca 1880 Category:personal gear Object:driving goggles Maker:UK Description/History:Tinted driving goggles in a small oval metal box. In the bottom of the box is written, "Jas. Owen 1870" These goggles were given to the donor by a Mr. Owen. The donor, Margaret Powell, worked for Dr. Williams and Stewart who were eye doctors. Mr Williams was a patient of theirs. Mr. Owen knew Ms Powell had a collection of eyeglasses, so he gave them to her. Later, Mr. Owen lost a leg, became depressed and committed suicide. News-Leader Photo Information: |
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