Miner's Helmet, High Vein Style

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

Name/Title

Miner's Helmet, High Vein Style

Entry/Object ID

MW.0181

Description

Modern coal miner's helmet. This is a "high vein" style helmet, with a higher crown clearance than some other helmets, less desirable when working in low ceiling underground coal seams.

Collection

Coal Mining Tools, Fred Barkey Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Fred Barkey, Sandra Barkey

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Helmet

Notes

Polycarbonate plastic

Made/Created

Manufacturer

MSA

Date made

circa 1970

Edition

Comfo-Cap

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Label

Location

left side

Transcription

TS

Material/Technique

Inscribed

Notes

initials of Terry Steele, scratched into red retro-reflective tape embossed brand and model under front brim

Location

Location

Shelf

Unit D: Shelf 1

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Ethan Karnes

Date

May 15, 2024