Helmet worn by Peter L. Robinson, Sr. during World War I

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Object Details

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Worn by

Peter L. Robinson Sr., American, 1892 - 1979

Subject of

92d Infantry Division, American, 1917 - 1945

Description

Steel helmet with leather chin strap and headband. The exterior circumference of the headband fits inside of the helmet and is made of leather. There are slits every inch, in which cylindrical beads are inserted. The top portion is lined with a white burlap material and netting. The interior is lined with a shiny black fabric.

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peter L. Robinson, Jr. and Marie Robinson Johnson

Date

ca. 1917

Object number

2010.18.3ab

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Type

helmets

Medium

steel, leather, burlap, string and net

Dimensions

H x W: 5 x 11 1/2 x 12 in. (12.7 x 29.2 x 30.5 cm)

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Clothing - Military Uniforms

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Military

World War I

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cfbb5ffd-5194-4109-8e31-5f9c33c02d20

Record ID

nmaahc_2010.18.3ab