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"Washington H&L 1" Victorian Era Leather Firefighting Helmet, circa 1870s
Item Details
| Item Type | Firefighting Helmet |
| Materials | Leather, Metal |
| Public Service | Firefighting |
| Brand | unmarked |
| Period | Victorian, Antique |
| Date | circa 1870s |
| Additional Information | This 19th Century firefighting helmet was displayed in a a Fire Museum for the past several years. |
- Please note, this item is highly fragile and/or requires custom packing. Additional handling time should be expected. If pickup is selected please bring appropriate packing materials.
Condition
- the helmet’s front shield is detached but present; overall the leather is cracked and brittle; missing letters to the front shield; loose debris when handling; exposed metal brim frame; embedded debris; scuffs and imperfections to the leather material; leather has hardened from age; inner lining band is attached but shows significant wear and residue.
Dimensions
10.0" W x 8.0" H x 14.0" D
- measures helmet.
Item #
ITMGC29572
