Helmet
Object number2009.2.3
Date2006
Mediumplastic; foam; paper
Credit LineGift of Pam Simmons
DescriptionBlack hard rubber roller derby helmet.Dimensions8 x 8 x 10.25 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 26 cm)InscriptionsVarious stickers on shell:
"PRO [image of an ace] TEC"; "[image of two lions] / MC5" ; red circle with white cross in center and "BONES" in black; eligible black and green oval.
MarksMaker's label: "Yth/S / 400g 51-54cm / "ace Skate SXP" / Complies with CPSC / Safety Standard for / Bicycle Helmets for / People Ages 5 and up". Rest of text obscured by helmet's lining.
Historical NotesHelmet worn by Busty Brawler, a.k.a. Natalie Gilchrist, of the Steel City Derby Demons. Gilchrist was instrumental in organizing the resurgence of the entertaining roller derby sport in Pittsburgh. The Steel City Derby Demons are Pittsburgh's only women's flat track roller derby league. The Demons league is comprised of four teams: "The Bitch Doctors," "The Hot Metal Hellions," "The Slumber Party Slashers," and "The Wrecking Dolls." They also have two traveling teams comprised of members of the four league teams: "The Steel Hurtin' " is the A-Team/Varsity team, and the "B-Unit" is the B-team/Junior Varsity team. The Demons compete, or "bout" with each other and other leagues; there are nearly 80 women's flat track derby teams in the continental U.S. to date.
Previous owner
Natalie Gilchrist
Related institution
Steel City Derby Demons
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