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Furnace man's safety spectacles
Steelworker's blue spectacles with string attached to frame. String has also been wound round nose piece (this was to protect the face as the metal frame could get very hot). Used by furnace men to look into open hearth furnace at Pontardawe. With home made protective case (2011.65/15).
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2011.65/14
Acquisition
Donation, 5/12/2011
Measurements
Length
(mm): 145
Width
(mm): 30
Height
(mm): 15
Weight
(g): 27.2
Material
metal
glass
textile
Location
In store
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