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)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of helmet opening): 9 1/4in. (23.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of The Fairfield Museum and History Center
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.
Object number2016.89.2
InscribedInside helmet, paper label with black ink: "NEW BRITAIN/ DEFENSE COUNCIL/ No. 1286/ Property of U.S. Govt. O.C.D."On View
Not on view
1939-1945
1939-1945
1943-1945
