Bicycle Helmet, 1965-1975
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Artifact Overview
Accidents happen, even on bicycles. Wearing a helmet can help prevent or minimize possible head or brain injuries. Early bicycle helmets, if used at all, were made of hardened materials or leather straps. Plastics replaced these materials, as seen in this hardhat-like helmet from about 1970. Today, a bicycle helmet's design and padding material have evolved to provide increased crash protection.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Crash helmet
Date Made
1965-1975
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.34.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jane Law.
Material
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 11.125 in
Inscriptions
ERB PLASTICS, INC. / 901 / BUMP / ERB / CAP / WOODSTOCK, GA...
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