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Hood

Object number95.18.2

Manufacturer American Safety Clothing, Inc.

Datec. 1985

OriginPerkasie, PA

Mediumaluminized cloth (Nor-Fab 900), canvas, plastic, suede, plexiglass, metal

Credit LineGift of USX

DescriptionMetallic cloth safety hood with plexiglass window and adjustable plastic helmet support; resembles welders mask surrounded by heatproof fabric; two metal mesh ventilation screens in back of hood.Dimensions18 x 16 x 18 in. (45.7 x 40.6 x 45.7 cm)
Marks"American Safety Clothing, Inc., 5th & Green Streets, Perkasie, PA Made in U.S.A, Size 3XL Length 52"
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"NOR-FAB 900" printed on cloth inside.
Label TextFirst developed in the 1930s, protective clothing for industrial workers initially incorporated asbestos fibers. In the 1960s, the army began testing suits made of aluminum and insulating kraft paper during controlled forest fires for potential use by firefighters. This aluminized heat suit, or fire proximity suit, protected workers from the heat of molten steel.

Related institution United States Steel Corporation

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