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Mask, Welder's

Object number95.153.108

Manufacturer Mine Safety Appliances Company

Datec. 1970

Mediumplastics, metals, glass, unknown adhesive product (epoxy?)

Credit LineGift of RIDC

DescriptionSteelworker's welding or flame-cutting mask.Dimensions13 x 11 x 9.5 in. (33 x 27.9 x 24.1 cm)
MarksAdjusting knobs are embossed "MSA".

Molded number "2587A" inside lower part of shield.
Historical NotesWelder's face shield was collected from the Duquesne Works of the United States Steel Corporation. It was probably used during arc-welding or possibly heavy flame-cutting operations.Label TextIn the Duquesne Works steel mill, as in other steel mills, hard hats had to be worn by everyone from new steelworkers to seasoned steelworkers to supervisors to visitors for safety reasons. The hard hats were made in many different forms and different colors which could possibly reflect the wearer’s specific jobs or status. The welding mask is another example of safety equipment used in plants. It was worn to protect the steelworker’s face from sparks. All of these objects were collected from the Duquesne Works plant after it closed in the 1980s.

Related institution United States Steel Corporation

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