Sledging Goggles

Sledging goggles which belonged to Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) wiith green glass lenses, in a stitched leather frame. Cord holds the two lenses together and there are holes for strings to attach the goggles to the head. The item has an associated exhibition label.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1612
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Sledging Goggles
Display location: Display - Polar Worlds Gallery
Events: Antarctic Exploration: British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913
Date made: circa 1910
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Acquired with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 165 mm x 50 mm