Royal Robbins Glasses

Object/Artifact

-

Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Royal Robbins Glasses

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.37

Description

Royal Robbins Trademark Glasses

Context

Royal Robbins wore these glasses while climbing throughout his career. He was easily identifiable by his glasses and his hat.

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Glasses

Acquisition

Accession

2026.1

Notes

Acquired in 2021 or 2022 from Liz Robbins

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Inside of the glasses arm

Transcription

Richard Taylor Scottsdale Armano

Dimensions

Dimension Description

need dimensions

Material

Glass

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 09

Date

January 22, 2026

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Royal Robbins

Notes

Gifted to Ken Yager by Liz Robbins in 2021 or 2022

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Caption in the museum is: "Royal’s trademark glasses."

Create Date

January 21, 2026

Update Date

January 27, 2026