Miner’s Helmet

National Museum of American History

Object Details

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
Credit Line
Theodore R. Hile
ID Number
AG.MHI-MN-9235B
accession number
268055
catalog 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
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Work and Industry: Mining
Work
Industry & Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Mining Helmets
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_872157
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-e37b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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