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- Fire Hat, circa 1890 - No piece of equipment symbolizes a firefighter's dangerous work like the fire helmet. Its hard shell protects from falling debris, and its oversized brim directs water away from the neck. Early helmets were made from leather, while later versions featured metal shells. Modern helmets use lightweight composite materials, but they retain the familiar shape.
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Hat, circa 1890
No piece of equipment symbolizes a firefighter's dangerous work like the fire helmet. Its hard shell protects from falling debris, and its oversized brim directs water away from the neck. Early helmets were made from leather, while later versions featured metal shells. Modern helmets use lightweight composite materials, but they retain the familiar shape.
- Civil Defense Helmet, circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Civil Defense Helmet, circa 1950
- Racing Helmet Worn by Rudolf Caracciola, 1939 - Rudolf Caracciola, a native of Remagen, Germany, was a three-time winner of the European Drivers' Championship and a three-time winner of the European Hillclimbing Championship. Caracciola wore this helmet during the 1939 Grand Prix season in which he finished third overall -- though an official winner was never declared due to the outbreak of World War II.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Helmet Worn by Rudolf Caracciola, 1939
Rudolf Caracciola, a native of Remagen, Germany, was a three-time winner of the European Drivers' Championship and a three-time winner of the European Hillclimbing Championship. Caracciola wore this helmet during the 1939 Grand Prix season in which he finished third overall -- though an official winner was never declared due to the outbreak of World War II.
- 55th All-American Soap Box Derby Helmet, 1992 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- 1992
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55th All-American Soap Box Derby Helmet, 1992
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- Tank Helmet, 1941-1945 -
- 1941-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Tank Helmet, 1941-1945
- Racing Helmet Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing at the 1992 Indianapolis 500 - Lyn St. James had a successful career in sports car racing when she qualified for the Indianapolis 500 in 1992, but Indy was only her second open-wheel race and her first on an oval track. St. James was named Rookie of the Year for her strong 11th-place finish -- the first woman to earn that honor.
- circa 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Racing Helmet Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing at the 1992 Indianapolis 500
Lyn St. James had a successful career in sports car racing when she qualified for the Indianapolis 500 in 1992, but Indy was only her second open-wheel race and her first on an oval track. St. James was named Rookie of the Year for her strong 11th-place finish -- the first woman to earn that honor.
- "Eagle" Racing Helmet Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in the Indy Racing League Series, 1996-2000 - Lyn St. James had multiple regional sports car championships to her credit when she turned pro in 1979. She built an impressive career in sports car racing through the 1980s. St. James shifted her focus to open-wheel cars in the 1990s, competing seven times in the Indianapolis 500 from 1992 to 2000. She retired from competitive driving in 2001.
- 1996-2000
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"Eagle" Racing Helmet Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in the Indy Racing League Series, 1996-2000
Lyn St. James had multiple regional sports car championships to her credit when she turned pro in 1979. She built an impressive career in sports car racing through the 1980s. St. James shifted her focus to open-wheel cars in the 1990s, competing seven times in the Indianapolis 500 from 1992 to 2000. She retired from competitive driving in 2001.
- Edison Model R4 Cap Lamp, 1949-1954 -
- 1949-1954
- Collections - Artifact
Edison Model R4 Cap Lamp, 1949-1954
- Fire Hat, 1945-1955 - No piece of equipment symbolizes a firefighter's dangerous work like the fire helmet. Its hard shell protects from falling debris, and its oversized brim directs water away from the neck. Early helmets were made from leather, while later versions featured metal shells. Modern helmets use lightweight composite materials, but they retain the familiar shape.
- 1945-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Hat, 1945-1955
No piece of equipment symbolizes a firefighter's dangerous work like the fire helmet. Its hard shell protects from falling debris, and its oversized brim directs water away from the neck. Early helmets were made from leather, while later versions featured metal shells. Modern helmets use lightweight composite materials, but they retain the familiar shape.
- Bicycle Helmet, 1965-1975 - 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.
- 1965-1975
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Bicycle Helmet, 1965-1975
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.