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Helmet, Firefighter's

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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Object ID
1978.003.1
Date Range
1879
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Collection
Firefighting Collection
Description
Fireman's hat belonging to Cornelius F. May. Leather Fireman's Helmet, painted black on top. Decorative border impressed around rim. Maker's oval seal impressed on rear top brim. Four section helmet. Leather on top of front arc is shaped as an eagle head peainted gold. 4.5in wide fabric band lines teh helmet. Written on band: "C.F. MAY LANCASTER 37 SOUTH QUEEN ST. J.K. Bauman Lancaster J.M." Illegible name written in ink on a lable inside helment. Underside of helmet is painted green. Made by Wilson, Fire Cap Maker, 135 Bowery, New York
Date Range
1879
Year Range From
1879
Year Range To
1879
Made By
Wilson Fire Cap Maker
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Storage Container
Box 0155
People
May, Cornelius F.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Helmet, Firefighter's
Height (in)
9
Length (in)
15
Width (in)
11.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-11-04
Condition Notes
Metal wire in rim is expsed and separated form rim by .75in.
Object ID
1978.003.1
Credit
Gift of Walter M. Dunlap, Jr.
Accession Number
1978.003
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