Helmet
Object number2011.127.417 a,b
Manufacturer
Paulson Manufacturing Corporation
Manufacturer
American Baseball Cap, Inc.
Dateafter 1959
OriginMedia, PA
MediumPlastic, rubber, metal, foam
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNavy blue helmet with black shield converter around the brim and a black plastic chin strap. Clear face shield that can attach to the helmet.Dimensions8.5 x 32.5 in. (21.6 x 82.6 cm)Inscriptions
(a)
Etched under brim and on back "152".
Marks(a)
Across front of shield converter reads: "SHIELD CONVERTER / PART NO. SC400 / MADE IN U.S.A."
On underside of brim reads: "AMERICAN BASEBALL CAP / MEDIA, PENNA. / U.S. PATENT NO. 186759 / M".
Defensor Suspension Liner label on inside of helmet.
(b)
On top "PAULSON MFG. CORP. / MODEL FF-6 / FLAT FLIP / EXCEEDS Z87-1 / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesThe baseball safety helmet was patented on December 1, 1959 by American Baseball Cap, Inc. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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