Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Helmet |
Catalog Number |
1976.49.01 |
Date |
ca. 1945 |
Material(s) |
Bamboo/Plastic/Cotton |
Dimensions |
D-5 Dia-6.75 Cir-36.5 inches |
Description |
This is a North Vietnamese bamboo helmet. It is made of woven horizontal bamboo strands, with a vertical bamboo frame. A blue plastic cover is stretched throughout the exterior of the helmet, with a woven hem made of thick tan cotton along the bottom. There is a woven netting overlay on top of the helmet, with the same thick tan cotton yarn. The woven netting overlay has knots throughout. A braided chin strap is attached to either far side of the underside of the helmet, and is made of the same thick tan cotton yarn. A black elastic band runs along the bottom edge of the underside of the helmet. |
Collection |
Ferris Fischer Collection |
Subjects |
Helmets Military uniforms Uniforms Hats |
Search Terms |
Vietnam Military uniforms Uniform Hat Uniforms Helmet North Vietnam |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |