MSA Skullgard Miner’s Helmet

Description (Brief):

This Skullgard helmet was manufactured by the Mine Safety Appliances Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the 20th century. The Skullgard brand helmet was developed by MSA in 1930. The hat is made of Bakelite plastic with a leather and metal lamp bracket is attached to the front of the helmet, which probably would have held an electric lamp.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Mine Safety Appliances Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AG.MHI-MT-2681 [dup2]Catalog Number: MHI-MT-2681Accession Number: 115672

Object Name: hat, mining

Measurements: overall: 12 in x 10 1/2 in x 5 11/16 in; 30.48 cm x 26.67 cm x 14.478 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-e906-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_872829

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