Helmet
Object number2011.127.121
Manufacturer
American Baseball Cap, Inc.
Dateafter 1959
OriginMedia, PA
MediumPlastic, rubber, metal, foam
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNavy blue helmet with black shield converter around the brim and a black plastic chin strap. Gray plastic rivets around the sides. Gray foam and clear plastic suspension liner on the inside.Dimensions8.5 x 32.5 in. (21.6 x 82.6 cm)InscriptionsIn black ink on the back of helmet reads: "#4 / 14".
MarksAcross front of shield converter reads: "SHIELD CONVERTER / PART NO. SC400 / MADE IN U.S.A."
On underside of brim reads: "AMERICAN BASEBALL CAP / MEDIA, PENNA. / U.S. PATENT NO. 186759 / M".
Defensor Suspension Liner label on inside of helmet.
Historical NotesThe baseball safety helmet was patented on December 1, 1959 by American Baseball Cap, Inc. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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