RACING CAR HELMET, white leather
T1985.348
Cork with leather lining and cover. Exterior painted white. Label inside; 'No 2, TAUTZ & Co.'. 'PATENT No 17855/ AVIATION SAFETY HELMET/ MANUFACTURED/ BY/ E DAY/ ST ALBANS/ 1917'. Handwritten on cloth lining; 'G GLYDE'. Painted on outside of helmet; 'Ford'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1985.348 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
Material
| Leather | 0 - Whole |
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| Cotton/Textile |
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| Cork/Wood |
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Measurement
| diameter | 240mm |
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| height | 150mm |
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