Helmet, Firefighter's
Object number2013.94.1
Manufacturer
Cairns and Brother
Date1926-1932
OriginNew York, NY
MediumMetal, leather, cotton, paint
Credit LineGift of Susan L. Ulmer-Breeger
DescriptionBlack metal firefighter's helmet with red shield.Dimensions8.375 x 11.5 x 15.5 in. (21.3 x 29.2 x 39.4 cm)InscriptionsRed shield on the front with white text "525 / 17 / PBF".
MarksTag on lining inside helmet has text "CAIRNS / SANITARY / CushionLining / PATENTED / # 1575251".
Text inside top "MADE BY / PATENTS / GRANTED / CAIRNS & BRO. / AND / PENDING / NEW YORK".
Previous owner
Andrew McCullough
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Terms
On View
On viewCollections
c. 1889
