Batting Helmet head protector

Dateundated

DescriptionHead protector with padded ear flaps connected by a piece of spring steel, made with rubber foam cushions. Looped coated fiberboard ear protectors connected by a single piece of spring steel that is attached by metal rivets. Ear protectors are padded along the top and front with tubes of leather-wrapped foam padding, which is sewn to ear protectors through pre-punched holes. Under-ear padding is provided by 1.5 in. diameter foam disks. Overhead elastic strap is sewn to ear protectors along with padding, but is reinforced with black tape on the proper left. Inner proper left ear protector is stamped, "PATENT PENDING."

Bio/Historical NoteOriginal batting helmet head protector.

Object numberB-1983-0086

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions6.5 x 5.5 x 6 in.

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