Helmet
Object number2011.127.133
Manufacturer
Paulson Manufacturing Corporation
Manufacturer
American Baseball Cap, Inc.
Dateafter 1959
OriginMedia, PA
MediumPlastic, foam padding, rubber
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNavy blue police helmet with clear face shield attached to the brim and a black plastic chin strap. Gray plastic rivets around the sides. Gray foam and clear plastic suspension liner on the inside.Dimensions9 x 38 in. (22.9 x 96.5 cm)InscriptionsEtched under visor and on back: "57".
Sticky note on shield read: "NP0113 / 6-9-05".
Sticky note on back of helmet read: "NP0091".
MarksOn top of visor reads: "PAULSON MFG. CORP. / MODEL FF-6 / FLAT FLIP / EXCEEDS Z87-.1 / 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
Terms
On View
Not on view
1952-1953
