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Miner helmet

Id

247

Idno

A0277

Type

Artifacts

Title

Miner helmet

Description

Miners' helmets and caps were initially used to have a place to hold a lamp while working, they were later developed into a safety device to protect the miner. Its manufacture was inspired by the steel helmets of the Great War. A "Hard-Boiled Hat" was created (made of steamed leather, canvas, glue, and black paint).

Temporality

1920s

Length

Width

High