Helmet, work, belonging to Benny Fernandez & used by him at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard.
Entry/Object ID
2001.038.0002
Description
Work helmet belonging to Benny Fernandez and used by him at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken. He was father of donor Ben Fernandez, Jr. Fernandez senior worked at the shipyard from 1941 to 1983, his last position was that of riggers crane operator. His son also worked at the same site.
The gray fiberglass helmet has the name "J.B. Fernandez" painted in white block letters above the front brim. Applied number decals, "65", are on each side of the helmet. The number is the employee's department number.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.038
Source or Donor
Fernandez, Benedict, Jr.
Acquisition Method
Long Term Loan
Credit Line
Long term loan courtesy of Benedict Fernandez.
Made/Created
Date made
1970 - 1983
Place
Location
Hoboken, N.J.
Notes
Date: 1970-1983
Condition
Overall Condition
Stable
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Notes: long term loan
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2004-10-16
