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Safety Goggles Reminder
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Deering Works industrial safety poster featuring a photograph of a blind man, reminding employees to use their safety goggles while at work. The sign reads: "Wear goggles-it pays! Are you wearing yours? If you want to save your eyes, wear your safety goggles. How would you like to see black? He took a chance. Deering Works Bulletin No. 1."
1920
International Harvester Company
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WHi 49042
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Safety Goggles Reminder
1920
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