Images(6)

Helmet

Object number2010.98.21 a-c

Manufacturer Harley-Davidson USA

Datec. 2006

MediumPlastic; Cotton; Cardboard; Foam; Nylon; Metal

Credit LineChildren of the Baker-Knoll family

DescriptionHarley-Davidson pearlized white motorcycle helmet with black visor and lining. Gold-tone text on front, and a stick on back depicting a U.S. flag and an black silhouette of a motorcyclist.Dimensions(a) W: 9.5 ; L: 13; Depth: 7
(b) W: 17.5 ; L: 12.5 (measured laying flat)
(c) W: 12.25 ; L: 10.25 ; Depth: 8
Inscriptions(a)
Stickers on front with "[logo of Lt. Governor's office] / Catherine Baker Knoll / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR / PENNSYLVANIA".

Red, white, blue and black sticker on back has text "A.B.A.T.E. OF PA. / [image of American Flag with solid black image of motorcycle superimposed; with web address] / PROTECTING BIKERS' RIGHTS / HARLEY- / DAVIDSON".
Marks(a)
Metal letters on both sides, "HARLEY-DAVIDSON".

Inside lined with pads, including ear flaps that are embroidered with "HARLEY-" and "DAVIDSON".

Fabric tags attached to inner top have text "Harley-Davidson / MIDWAY / DOT / Made in China / Vehicle User's Helmet" followed by instructions on use and care ; printed tag attached to aforementioned label, "L".

(b)
White outline of Harley-Davidson printed in white on inside.

(c)
Features logo of Harley-Davidson with eagle.

Printed on one side, "MOTORCYCLE HELMET" and repeated several times in other languages.

Sticker on same side bottom right has text "LARGE 98028-06V/000L / HLMT-MIDWAY PEARL WHITE".

Orange warning sticker on top flaps.
Historical NotesMotorcycle helmet worn by Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll during the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education's "Ride to Gettysburg." Part of a collection relating to the life and political career of Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll. Born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Catherine Baker Knoll worked in the family business, Knoll Hotel and Restaurant, developing her people skills and beginning her political activism. In 1970, she became a state committee woman for the Democratic Party, then rose through the ranks of the state's Department of Transportation Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She was tapped by the party in 1976, to run for State Treasurer, but did not get elected to office until 1988. She easily won a second term in 1992, by a landslide vote. In 2002, she was elected as the state's first female Lieutenant Governor.

Previous owner Catherine Baker Knoll (1930 - 2008)

Related institution A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania

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