Helmet, Protective, Human Pick Up

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Object Details

Physical Description

Protective football type helmet used for Human Pick Up experiments; orange plastic shell with black checkered pattern; sheerling lining with chamois edge; brown cow hide adjustable chin strap with chin cup; white painted initials "BC" on crown of helmet; stiching on edge of helmet to hold lining; white cotton webbing with brown cow hide center attachment disc.

Summary

This helmet was worn by Bernine Caine for human pickup experiments with the Museum's Stinson SR-10, NASM 0663, 1950-0076

Credit Line

Donated by Norman Rintoul

Inventory Number

A19780155000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Shell is possibly hardened leather with coating, shearling, leather, cotton, brass, paint

Dimensions

3-D: 19.1 × 19.1 × 22.9cm, 0.5kg (7 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 9 in., 1.2lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9124bbe3a-ebb2-48fe-aab8-f084bef7a7c4

Record ID

nasm_A19780155000