Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Helmet
Object Number:
1950.85
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Metal, paint, styrofoam, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 13 x 11 1/8 in. ( 22.9 x 33 x 28.3 cm )
Marks:
ink stamped: on inside edge (back): "U.S.N."
ink stamped: on inside edge (front): "(AI K[AUG?] 11)"
Description:
Large blue painted metal helmet; regular domed form with edges shaped to cover ears and neck; interior padded with styrofoam covered with blue painted textile.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this type of helmet was worn when using head phones.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
