Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Coal miner's safety helmet

Black compressed cardboard miners safety helmet. One of a set of mining equipment donated by the people of the Rhondda for use in the 1939 film 'Proud Valley'. Later used in a display at film company's office.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2006.43/1

Creation/Production

unknown
Date: 1930s

Acquisition

Purchase, 15/5/2006

Measurements

Length (mm): 285
Width (mm): 210
Height (mm): 120
Weight (g): 350

Material

compressed fibre (paper)
metal

Location

In store

Categories

coal 1930s

Classification

health and safety
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