#116.
Spalding Aviation Equipment Catalog (May 5,1917):
A fascinating look a what the well-dressed pilot was
wearing just before the "Great War". Illustrated with photos of helmets,
hoods, leather coats, trousers, gloves, mittens, goggles, etc. This is
the same A.G. Spalding firm famous for their sporting goods. Nice cover
ill. of period biplane in flight over torpedo boat/sub chaser. 5 1/2 x
8, 10 pp. VG cond SOLD
#117. A.G. Spalding & Bros. Aviators' Clothing
Catalog ca. 1931:
Fourteen years later and the variety of equipment available
was bigger and better. Twenty-five varieties of goggles, alone! Summer
and winter flying suits for both men and women. Ten styles of men's leather
jackets. Twelve types of helmets including radio, oxygen and Gosport styles
were available. The cover has a great illustration of the Curtiss Tanager
(winner of the Guggenheim Safe Aircraft contest) and ½ page article
on Tanager. 6 x 9, 20 pp. w/card covers. Ex cond SOLD
#118.
Autocrat Goggles (1911):
The ultimate in Aviator eye protection in 1911. I have
a 1911 catalog with 8 styles (15 variations) of goggles. This model was
the most expensive at $5.00. All the rest were in $1-2 range. The following
is a description from that catalog, "Collapsible silvered silk metallic
gauze cup, edged with velvet covered rubber cushion and chenille, large
one-piece glass, in hinged leatherette case". These French made goggles
are in Ex cond in original box. SOLD
#119. Flying Suit (1930's):
Anderson Flying Togs, of Danville, VA. made this small
(size 4 or 34" approx.), twill flying suit. It is a one-piece coverall
type with slash map pocket. Fastened with snaps (emblazoned Anderson) and
zipper, all in good condition. The suit is off-white in color with just
a little soiling and a few light spots. I believe when cleaned it will
look nearly new. With matching belt, a perfect accessory for your WACO
10. SOLD
#120. "Insensitive" Altimeter (1940's ?):
This standard 3 1/4 in. dia. panel-mount Pioneer altimeter
has US Navy stamp on back. It is marked on dial, "Range -1000 to +3000
ft.", has only one hand and no Barometric press. adj. Ex working cond
SOLD