Name/Title
Flying Goggles of Burr Horton Winslow, c. 1928Entry/Object ID
2001.28.1Description
Acc. No. 01.28.1
Subject Category: Aviation; Clothing
Date or Period: 1926-1930
Object: Goggles, in box
Description: A set of goggles, orange glasses in metal frame, stuffed suede or chamois around and inside, and an elastic strap. Frame has a hinged bridge. On the bridge: 'AN6530', no other brand markings observed.
In original box, stating:
FRAME: FLYING GOGGLE
Specification AN-GG-E-626
Drg. No. 33D5020
Type AN6530
Contract No. NXs-321
Manufactured by
The Chas. Fischer Spring Co.
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Size: goggles: L 6 1/2; box: L 7 x W 3 1/2 x D 3 inches.
History of Object: Goggles worn by Burr H. Winslow, Alameda resident and aviation pioneer, during mail runs from Salt Lake City to San Francisco between 1926 and 1930. Winslow lived at 135 Maitland Dr., AIameda, Calif. 94501. He was born June-15, 1891, and died March 7, 1978. He retired from working for United Airlines, and held the record of being their longest-living pilot.
Donor: Ken Machado
Cataloged: February 17, 2001
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