Helmet, Cycling
Object number2004.44.2
Manufacturer
Vetta
Datec.1983
MediumPlastic; Fabric; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Matthew Eaton
DescriptionBlack plastic bicycle helmet with black foam interior. Orange and yellow lightning bolt with red text decorates outside of helmet.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 6.5 × 9 × 11 in. (16.5 × 22.9 × 27.9 cm)Inscriptions"Power" written in red at the end of the lower bolts.
MarksOn outside front: "VETTA"
Historical NotesDonated by Matthew Eaton who was a successful cycling racer in the 1980s. Eaton won a number of prestigious races including the Tour of Somerville in 1985 and 1990, the Coors Classic in 1984, and the Milk Race (tour of Great Britain) in 1983.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Power
On View
Not on view
c. 2005
