Hat, Hard
Object number2014.69.3
Manufacturer
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Date2008
MediumPlastic; Fabric; Nylon
Credit LineGift of Mine Safety Appliances Company
DescriptionWhite plastic V-Gard hard hat. V-shaped protrusion molded into crown. Pittsburgh Penguins logo on the front. Four logos on the proper left side of the helmet. MSA logo on the proper right side of helmet. Back of helmet has black event information. Plush gray fabric sweatband. Gray plastic suspension with dark gray webbed nylon straps creating a double X-shape inside. Underside of brim has raised maker and product information. Inside has stickers with maker and warning stickers.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 8.5 × 8.75 × 10.875 in. (21.6 × 22.2 × 27.6 cm)InscriptionsPittsburgh Penguins logo on the front.
Four logos on the proper left side of the helmet, from left to right:
Pennsylvania state logo "PA" inside a keystone,
Pennsylania coat of arms,
Pittsburgh coat of arms,
and Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority.
Back of helmet has black text "New Pittsburgh Arena / Groundbreaking / August 14, 2008".
MarksLogo on the proper right side of helmet has text "MSA / The Safety Company / TM".
Underside of brim has raised text including "...IF USER INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING, CALL 800-MSA-2222 / MEDIUM / 22" and "MSA".
Inside on the proper left side has black and white sticker with printed text including "CLASS E, TYPE I / ... / V-Gard..."
Inside back of helmet has sticker with text including "V-Gard / protective hat or cap / ... / WARNING..." and "MSA".
Inside crown has sticker with printed text "MSA / INSPECTED BY Chuck W."
Text on black plastic suspension adjustment knob "MSA / FAST TRAC II" and underside of black plastic band "U.S. PAT. 5,950,245".
Historical NotesV-Gard hard hat, made by Mine Safety Appliances Company. Recognizable throughout the world, a unique pattern gives this MSA-produced hard hat its name. Developed in 1961, this particular V-Gard was made in 2008 for the groundbreaking of the Pittsburgh Penguins new arena.Label TextRecognizable throughout the world, a unique pattern gives this hard hat its name. Developed in 1961, MSA produced this V-Guard for the groundbreaking of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ new arena.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Penguins
Related institution
Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority
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