New Sport Binoculars Worn Over Eyes Like Spectacles (Apr, 1932)
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Apr, 1932
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Apr, 1932
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New Sport Binoculars Worn Over Eyes Like Spectacles
ANNOUNCERS at football and baseball games have long been in need of some instrument to give them a closer view of the playing field, and manufacturers have come to their rescue with a pair of binoculars which are adjusted to the eyes like ordinary spectacles.
A special head band keeps them in place during the game, as illustrated in the accompanying photo. When the observer wishes to rest his eyes for a moment and get back to normal vision, the glasses can be raised and rested on the forehead.
A better caption would be, “People of Earth, resistance is futile!”
Comment by Firebrand38 — May 8, 2008 @ 4:08 am
I guess the Percy Dovetonsils look faded before the advent of television in pro sports
Comment by Neil Russell — May 8, 2008 @ 8:03 am
Looks like Penn Gillette to me…
Comment by sporkinum — May 8, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
Here’s an interesting device along the lines of the sport binocular. I recently saw a demonstration of this device called the “Jordy” and was very impressed. http://www.enhancedvision.com/.....family.php
The “Jordy” may look a bit silly but to someone with low vision it’s truly a miracle.
Comment by mike brisendine — May 8, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Takeshi Kitano was an early adaptor: http://youtube.com/watch?v=i80GUIlUEac
Comment by Tõnu — May 8, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
Wasn’t that guy in a Harry Potter movie?
Comment by Promo — May 8, 2008 @ 7:51 pm