Figure 5

Figure 5. Similar styles, but these are not ‘Cinder’, ‘Civil War’ or ‘Sudan’ goggles. They are better finished and a different shape. Left, these were sold internationally to early motorists as a luxury item, compare price to Fig 3 (inflation 1880-1910 was 0.23%, 1880 8c = 1910 10c). Right, a German made pair, with detachable loops with sprung arms for lens swapping.

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