Hat, Hard
Object number2013.93.9
Manufacturer
North
OriginCanada
MediumPlastic
Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea
DescriptionWhite plastic hard hat. Clear plastic sticker with black print attached to front, center has message about the Holocaust. Beige plastic and leather head gear inside; inscribed maker's mark. White and blue label attached to inner back.Dimensions7 x 9 x 12 in. (17.8 x 22.9 x 30.5 cm)InscriptionsClear plastic sticker with black print attached to front, center: "For the dead and the living we must bear witness / [seal of the USA] / A CAMPAIGN TO REMEMBER / THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM".
Marks"NORTH / MADE IN / CANADA".
Historical NotesThis hard hat is from the opening of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and reflects Joseph D'Andrea's relationship with Fabio Goldschmied and Italian Jews of the region. Part of a collection of artifacts donated by first-generation Italian American Joseph D’Andrea that reflects the various activities he was involved in during his illustrious career in Pittsburgh as Consul of Italy, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, member of the Board of Directors of the National Education Association, and founder and president of the Italian Cultural Heritage Society.
Related institution
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Previous owner
Joseph F. D'Andrea
Related person
Fabio Goldschmied
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