Snow Goggles Item Number: A2.118 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Curved goggles carved from two horizontal pieces of wood, laid one on top of the other and bound together at both ends with sinew; goggles are contoured to fit the face. A long, narrow eye slit runs horizontally through the centre of the goggles. A semicircular indentation is carved in the back to accommodate the bridge of the nose. A thin cord is attached on each goggle side.
History Of Use
To prevent snow blindness.
Narrative
Collected by Glyndwr Abraham while working as an R.C.M.P. officer between July 1929 and July 1959.
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada
- Collected during 1936
- Owned by Glyndwr Abraham before October 26, 1971
- Received from Glyndwr Abraham (Donor) on October 26, 1971
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit: Inuinnait
- Previous Owner
- Glyndwr Abraham
- Received from
- Glyndwr Abraham (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1936
- Ownership Date
- before October 26, 1971
- Acquisition Date
- on October 26, 1971
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0181/0005