Historical information

This pair of railway safety glasses belonged to Aurthur Ayers 1887-1964. Arthur and his wife, Nina Ayers (Casement) lived in Avonsleigh 1929-1964. He had served in the first AIF in World War I and was wounded at Passchendaele in 1917. These glasses were passed on to his daughter Frances Ayers who later married the grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius.

Significance

These safety glasses belonged to a veteran of World War I who, with his family, spent most of the rest of his life in Avonsleigh and became related to the Nobelius family by his daughter's marriage.

Physical description

Pair of late 19th century railway safety glasses with head band and side protection lens