Name/Title
SunglassesEntry/Object ID
Artifact 387Description
Sunglasses with brown frames and green lenses. No prescription.
Date of artifact is unknown.
They belonged to Life Member Lawton Hughes (1899-1992). Lawton was a member from 1919 until his death in 1982 He was a champion rower and coach, and DC President in 1938 and 1966. A boat is named for him.Dimensions
Dimension Description
Width is across front from end to end. Length is of the templeHeight
2-7/8 inWidth
5-1/2 inLength
5-3/4 inLocation
Location
Room
Archive Storage in Swag RoomDate
July 3, 2024Notes
In small dark gray box on first metal rack. 4th shelf between the two “members files” boxes.Condition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
March 9, 2024Provenance
Notes
The sunglasses (and name stamp Artifact 388) were left in Lawton's locker after he died. Life member Joe Schatz took over the locker. In February 2024, Joe gave the sunglasses and name stamp to the Archives.General Notes
Note
Lawton was a life Member 1919-1982, President 1938 and 1966, champion rower and coach. There is a wooden boat is named for him.
