Hard hat, ca. 1953
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 74839
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This electrical worker's hard hat is made of non-conductive fiberglass, an important safety feature for those working on electric poles and lines.
This hat carried the Central Maine Power Company initials and electric bolt logo.
Early industrial hard hats were developed in the 1920s and were made of steel or aluminum.
Other Information
- Title: Hard hat, ca. 1953
- Creator: E.D. Bullard Co.
- Creation Date: circa 1953
- Subject Date: circa 1953
- Media: Fiberglass
- Local Code: 2004.090.1368
- Collection: Central Maine Power Co.
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Electrical apparatus
Central Maine Power Company
Safety Equipment
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