MSA Skullgard Miner’s Helmet
MSA Skullgard Miner’s Helmet
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- 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
- 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
- ID Number
- AG.MHI-MT-2681 [dup2]
- catalog number
- MHI-MT-2681
- accession number
- 115672
- Credit Line
- Mine Safety Appliances Company
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- Work and Industry: Mining
- Work
- Industry & Manufacturing
- Natural Resources
- Mining Helmets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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