Miner’s Helmet

Description (Brief):

This plastic miner’s helmet would have been in use during the first half of the 20th century, after 1915. The helmet has a leather and metal lamp bracket attached to the front which would have likely held an oil-wick lamp.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Theodore R. Hile

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AG.MHI-MN-9235BAccession Number: 268055Catalog Number: MHI-MN-9235B

Object Name: cap, mining

Measurements: overall: 6 in x 7 in x 12 in; 15.24 cm x 17.78 cm x 30.48 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-e37b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_872157

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