Name/Title
HelmetEntry/Object ID
2021.12.1Description
Leather helmet with the words, "LOU'S AUTO SERVICE 7" hand painted at the center front. The helmet covers the head and ears, leaving the face free. The crown is green leather with a cross of brown leather straps. It is bordered in brown leather, including the ears. The interior is lightly padded with brown leather and strapping. The center back has a red oval sticker with the white letters, "STP".Context
Leather football helmet used by Lou Lyon of Northfield, Vermont, to race at the Dog River Speedway in Northfield, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2021.12Source or Donor
Lyon, WilliamAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HelmetNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Lyon, William Lovis (1923-1982)Related Places
Place
Town
NorthfieldState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America