Snow Goggles Item Number: Na1157 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wedge-shaped ivory snow goggles with wide slit eye opening and thin, brittle hide strap, tied on either side. Bottom side has half circle indentation for nose.
History Of Use
Snow goggles were worn to prevent snow blindness.
Cultural Context
eye protection
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada before 1940
- Collected before 1940
- Owned by Frances Ross before May 26, 1977
- Received from Frances Ross (Donor) on May 26, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Frances Ross
- Received from
- Frances Ross (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Collection Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before May 26, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on May 26, 1977
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 46
- Accession Number
- 0387/0002