Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
99.23.001
Accession#:
99.23
Credit Line:
Donated by Royce Lowe.
Object Name:
Helmet
Title:
Brown Miner's Helmet ( Skullgard)
Date:
1930
Description:
Reddish brown "skulkers" is molded in 1 piece of "hard smooth micara of a special composition". "Doughboy" style features of smooth rounded crown with 2.5 inch leather thong laced through, tied in back. Attached to front is black painted metal bracket to hold light. Inside is skullguard, composed of sweatband and an "adjustable hammock in the crown". (Quoted description from MSA Catalog).
Notes:
Found by donor during exploration of AJ mine in 1970s.
See doc file for additional info
Search Terms:
Hardrock
AJ
T&E
Mining
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