Helmet, Used by Captain John W. Pattison, 1914
THF302684 / Helmet, Used by Captain John W. Pattison, 1914
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Artifact Overview
Early pilots wore basic cloth or leather helmets that kept wind out of the ears and hair but offered little protection from impact injuries. This helmet belonged John W. Pattinson, who joined the U.S. Army Air Reserve as a captain in 1922. Pattinson belonged to the Early Birds, a national organization of pilots who flew before 1916.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Helmet
Date Made
1914
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky
Object ID
37.750.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Dimensions
Height: 16.5 in
Width: 13.5 in
Depth: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
Three stickers inside: "7 1/2"
Top back outside: "Capt. Pattison"
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