Civil Defense Air Raid Warden's Helmet
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mrs. Warren L. Hall
(American, 1915 - 1985)
Date1942-1945
Mediummetal; nylon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of helmet bottom): 13in. (33cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of helmet opening): 9 1/4in. (23.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of The Fairfield Museum and History Center
Object number2016.89.2
DescriptionWhite, metal helmet with nylon straps. It was worn by Mrs. Warren L. Hall in 1942-1945. She was a Civil Defense air raid warden for the City of New Britain, Conn. from 1942-1945. She patrolled Vine Street during air raid drills on her bicycle with a flashlight.
Status
Not on view
1939-1945
1939-1945
1943-1945
