A black miner's helmet with a small brim with leather sweat band and small leather strap and stud at back. Helmet has four ventilation holes and webbing inside.
Prior to 1920 miners wore a soft hat similar to a baseball cap. The first 'hard hat' was modeled on helmets worn by soldiers in WW1 and was patented in 1919.
date: 20th Century
maximum dimension: 260mm
subject area: Social Science, Technology
subject themes: Mining, Industry
handling collection number: HC21
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