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Early Forney Handheld Welding Face Shield

Early Forney Handheld Welding Face Shield

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Antique Forney vulcanized fiber welding helmet with polarized lens, likely from the 1930s.
This shield, which is an example of the first widely available vulcanized masks and shields, uses a lens that provides protection for the eyes, but doesn't filter out UV radiation like modern equivalents.
8.25" W x 10.5" H
MM - 106388 - 062323

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