Name/Title
BinocularsEntry/Object ID
2016.11.54Description
2016.11.54a-c
Goerz Galilean Modell 1908 "Fernglas 08" Binoculars and Case, c. 1908-1919. Serial Number 72609.
a) Binoculars, grey metal with brown leather strap
b) Cap for binoculars, grey metal ovular cap, made to cover the eyepiece
c) Binoculars cas, brown leather with metal buckle
The "Fernglas 08" binoculars were used by the German infantry and were standard issue during World War I. On the inside of this case lid there are instructions written in German on how to care for the binoculars.Acquisition
Accession
2016.11Source or Donor
Feack, PamelaAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Pamela Feack in memory of Floyd O. "Pa" and Samantha Minerva "Minnie, Ma" Saunders Burdick, Cecil May Burdick Goodwin, Grace Belle Burdick Yates, and Fern Ann Goodwin FeackMade/Created
Date made
1908 - 1919Place
Country
GermanyRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Date: c. 1908-1919Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BinocularsNomenclature Class
Optical T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
1-7/8 inWidth
4-3/8 inLength
4-3/4 inDimension Notes
a) Binoculars (above)
b) Cap: 1.5" x 4.375" x 0.625"
c) Case: 6" x 6.125" x ?Material
Metal, Leather, GlassRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Burdick, Floyd O. "Pa"Person or Organization
Burdick, Samantha Minerva "Minnie"/"Ma" (Saunders)Person or Organization
Goodwin, Cecil Mae/May (Burdick)
