Historical information

Would have been used for eye protection by drivers of automobiles before they were completely enclosed, by airmen in open cockpit airplanes, by balloonists, or by motor cycle riders.

Physical description

Hinged goggles, metal framed glass lenses, stockingette & wool protective rims behind lenses. Elastic fastener for securing to head. Tin container, rectangular to hold goggles, coloured mainly yellow, hinged lid

Inscriptions & markings

On tin: Around lid: "Made in France". Around tin: "OTO" several times. Also several balloon-shaped trade marks. Black painted picture of goggles on top of box. Lettering in trade mark "Marque Deposé / Brevete SGDG"