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Helmet
Colliery officials leather helmet (skull cap). Worn by Deputy David Rees who survived the Cambrian explosion in 1905. Mr Rees suffered burns and head injuries, but survived. He lived to the age of 86 years at Clydach Vale, Rhondda.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2009.128/14
Creation/Production
unknown
Acquisition
Purchase, 23/12/2009
Measurements
Length
(mm): 270
Width
(mm): 140
Height
(mm): 154
Weight
(g): 200
Material
leather
metal
Location
In store
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