This is a vintage black and white photograph titled "Trying on Patent Goggles". It depicts a group of approximately ten people seated around a long table covered with a white cloth. They are all wearing or trying on a pair of large, dark goggles. The goggles appear to be the focus of the image, likely a demonstration or advertisement for a new product. The people are dressed in a variety of clothing styles typical of the early 20th century, including vests, hats, and long-sleeved shirts. Some have mustaches. The background is somewhat cluttered with decorations on the walls, including what appears to be a bicycle wheel and other objects. A vase of flowers sits on the table, and a lamp hangs above, illuminating the scene. The overall impression is one of a social gathering or demonstration of a new invention.