Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Coal miner's safety helmet

Small black pressed cardboard miner's safety helmet with peak front and holder for lamp with leather and canvas inner padding.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2001.45/598

Creation/Production

Patent Pulp Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Date: 20th century, mid

Acquisition

Purchase, 14/3/2001

Measurements

Length (mm): 258
Width (mm): 210
Height (mm): 150

Material

compressed fibre (paper)
leather
metal

Location

Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 1.02 mannequin area)

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Classification

health and safety
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