MSA Skullgard Miner’s Helmet

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Object Details

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

Credit Line

Mine Safety Appliances Company

ID Number

AG.MHI-MT-2681 [dup2]

catalog number

MHI-MT-2681

accession 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

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Work and Industry: Mining

Work

Industry & Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Mining Helmets

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

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

Record ID

nmah_872829