Automobile Racing Goggles, Used by Joe Tracy, circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Goggles
Date Made
circa 1905
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
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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