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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

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