Helmet, Used by Kevin Degen
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Artifact Overview
Kevin Degen raised hundreds of thousands of dollars cycling for charitable causes. He was born with cerebral palsy and rode using only his left leg and left arm. Later in his life, Degen used a tricycle specially designed to accommodate his off-center riding posture. He wore this helmet when riding that trike.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Helmet (Protective wear)
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Gallery
Object ID
2021.109.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kevin Degen Memorial Foundation.
Material
Plastic
Foam (Material form)
Cloth
Color
Light gray
Blue
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 11.25 in
Inscriptions
on sides of helmet:
uvex / uvex
on back of helmet:
MADE IN GERMANY
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