Ernest Hemingway Helmet

Ernest Hemingway Helmet: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Ernest Hemingway Helmet

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Ernest Hemingway Helmet

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.2337a

Description

Metal helmet that once belonged to Ernest Hemingway. Corrugated metal reinforcement. Leather strap is attached to right side of helmet. Liner has been removed from inside helmet. Rusty and leather is weak. Written inside liner "EM Hemingway 69th Regimental.

Collection

Ernest Hemingway Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1918

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Helmet

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

8 in

Length

10-1/2 in

Material

Metal, Leather

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

1987.01.2337