Helmet, Football
- Object Name:
- Helmet, Football
- Object ID:
- 2007.003
- Creator:
- Draper-Maynard Company
- Place of Origin:
- Plymouth, NH
- Date:
- 1920-1940
- Description:
- Football helmet, leather, made by Draper-Maynard Company, Plymouth, NH, 1920-1940. Black leather exterior with glossy finish. Three pieces: crown, brow piece, and back piece with two ear flaps. Pieces attached to each other with brown leather bands; two bands cross top of crown, stitched in place. Impressed logo on back: "D&M / TRADEMARK" in horizontal diamond; hound dog ("Lucky Dog") above diamond; "MADE IN U.S.A." below diamond. Model number impressed below logo, worn and hard to read; may be "12H". 12 vent holes in crown. 5 holes in each ear flap. Cotton webbing joins ear flaps and brow piece at temples. Tan wool felt lining.
- Material:
- Leather
Textile
Wool - Dimensions:
- H-9 W-8.5 D-9.3 inches
- Provenance:
- Purchased on eBay. Acquired by seller from a customer in Quincy, IL, who bought it at an estate auction.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Football
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