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    Posted 10 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5051 items)

    i picked up these old eyeglasses yesterday. the glass is amber-tinted and there are these little folding screens on both sides of the lenses. what were these used for and when were they made? thanks for your help!

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    1. TallCakes TallCakes, 10 years ago
      the better to see you with my dear : )
    2. AmberRose AmberRose, 10 years ago
      My guesses: to weld. To drive my Model T. To look like Teddy Roosevelt. To go all steam punk on you.
    3. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 10 years ago
      hahaa!! thanks TallCakes and AmberRose! you gettin' all steampunk on ME, girl?!!
    4. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 10 years ago
      Safety glasses. They all pretty much come in plastic now. These carry a good price, excellent condition. :)
    5. walksoftly walksoftly, 10 years ago
      I concur, safety glasses.

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