Helmet, Football
Object number2021.67.1
Datec. 1948
MediumLeather; Paint; Canvas; Metal
Credit LineIn loving memory of Jesse Numer
DescriptionLeather football helmet. Crown section is painted black and has seven tan painted ribs; helmet's lower section is painted tan. One hole on each ear. Brown webbed canvas chinstrap with brown leather mount and metal snap closure. Interior suspension made from eight (8) gray-brown herringbone fabric straps with flat circle of brown leather at center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 13.5 × 5.5 × 10.875 in. (34.3 × 14 × 27.6 cm)InscriptionsPainted black number on the back of the helmet on the tan painted section is difficult to read “…5”.
Imprinted inverted number on back of helmet to the left of center "7599".
Historical NotesHelmet worn by Tony Kueshner when he played on the 1948 Crafton High School football team.
Related person
Andrew Anthony Kueshner
(died 2003)
Related institution
Crafton High School
Terms
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c. 1954
1970-1979