Name/Title
Miner's Helmet, Low Vein StyleEntry/Object ID
MW.0182Description
Modern coal miner's helmet with interior lace-in liner. This is a "low vein" style helmet, meaning the crown clearance is closer to the head for work in low ceiling areas. Also known as a "tiger stripe" helmet, a reference to the striations in the material from the fiberglass manufacture process.Use
Underground coal mining.Collection
Coal Mining Tools, Fred Barkey CollectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
UnisexMade/Created
Manufacturer
MSADate made
circa 1970Edition
Comfo-CapNotes
no manufacture date stamp
