Helmet (Portsmouth Veteran Fireman's Association), 1898

Photo by Ralph Morang

Photo by Ralph Morang

Name/Title

Helmet (Portsmouth Veteran Fireman's Association), 1898

Entry/Object ID

2011.016

Description

Portsmouth Veteran Fireman's Association Helmet. This helmet would have been worn to commemorate the wearer's membership in the Portsmouth Veteran Fireman's Association, rather than while actively fighting fires. Referenced in "Maritime Portsmouth: The Sawtelle Collection" p. 147

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2011.012

Source or Donor

Sawtelle, Jean

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Jean Sawtelle

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

11 in

Length

15 in

Material

Leather