Leather flying helmet worn by Paul Studenski, ca. 1912.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Pre-1920 Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Pre-1920 Aviation
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Physical Description Heavy brown leather helmet with hand-sewn fabric lining; ca. 1912; cruciform style with ear flaps and neck guard. Dimensions 3-D: 17.8 x 22.9cm (7 x 9 in.)
 Materials Brown leather, cotton
 Inventory Number A19890070000 Credit Line Gift of Vera Zorn and Eugene A. Studenski Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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