Goggles- Antarctic Expedition

DESCRIPTION

TitleGoggles- Antarctic ExpeditionObject TypePersonal EffectsClothingDate1971-1975DescriptionGoggles owned and worn by Leon Sawyer C71, C75 Casey; Union Chef in Antarctica.
Provenance and SignifcanceCasey Research Station is one of three permanent stations and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).

Australia built the first Casey Base, originally as 'Repstat', referring to 'replacement station',[4] on the opposite south side of the Newcomb Bay in 1964, with works completed in February 1969.

Leon Sawyer was a Union Chef with the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) in 1971 and 1975.

Leon Sawyer donated personal items of clothing used on Antarctic expedition.DonorSawyer, Leon

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialGrey Rubber Binding And Dark plastic Lenses.

Stretch Bands with Buckle.Dimensions22 cm x 10 cm.

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PrimaryCostumeSecondaryMale Headwear

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Goggles- Antarctic Expedition