Fire Hat, circa 1890
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No piece of equipment symbolizes a firefighter's dangerous work like the fire helmet. Its hard shell protects from falling debris, and its oversized brim directs water away from the neck. Early helmets were made from leather, while later versions featured metal shells. Modern helmets use lightweight composite materials, but they retain the familiar shape.
No piece of equipment symbolizes a firefighter's dangerous work like the fire helmet. Its hard shell protects from falling debris, and its oversized brim directs water away from the neck. Early helmets were made from leather, while later versions featured metal shells. Modern helmets use lightweight composite materials, but they retain the familiar shape.
Artifact
Fire hat
Date Made
circa 1890
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.0.51.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 11 in
Depth: 14 in
Inscriptions
PATENTED JUL 1885 MAY 1876 JUL 1887 CAIRNS & BRO MAKERS NEW YORK [on label inside helmet]
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