Helmet, Firefighter's
Object number94.176.1
Manufacturer
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Date1943
(not assigned)Pittsburgh, PA
MediumPressed fiber; Leather; Metal
Credit LineGift of Mary Alice Jansen.
DescriptionBeige pressed fiber firefighter chaplain's helmet.Dimensions7 x 11.5 x 15 in. (17.8 x 29.2 x 38.1 cm)MarksMarks: label inside helmet: M-S-A. FIREMAN'S HELMET SIZE 6.875. US PAT NO: 1,835,883. 1,935,204. 2,025,772 MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO. PITTSBURGH, PA. MADE IN USA.
Historical NotesFirefighter's helmet belonged to Father Francis E. Rieke (October 29, 1906 - January 23, 1985) who served as Police and Fire Chaplain for the Pittsburgh Police and Fireman from 1943 to 1950. While Fire Chaplain, Father Rieke served at St. Mary's of Mercy Parish in downtown Pittsburgh. Father Rieke served as Police and Fire Chaplain at the Wabash Terminal fire in 1946 and the Island Queen fire of 1947.Label TextOwned and worn by Father Francis E. Rieke who served as Police and Fire Chaplain for the Pittsburgh Police and Firemen from 1943 to 1950. While Fire Chaplain, Father Rieke also served at St. Mary’s of Mercy Parish downtown. Father Rieke was on duty at the Wabash Terminal Fire in 1946 and the Island Queen Fire of 1947.
Previous owner
Father Francis E. Rieke
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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