Crash helmet worn by Tommy Thompson

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Tommy Thompson blue helmet. Rounded, with clear plastic pane over eyes, fastened on both PL and PR sides with metal and plastic screws. There are three holes in the bottom center of the plastic eye pane. Blue tape horizontal over the top of the plastic pane on front of helmet. Adhesive residue in stripes around bottom perimeter of helmet (one along bottom, two adjacent to each other in the middle). Interior is lined with light brown fabric with padding underneath. Chin strap is covered with same fabric, attached by velro, with adjustable strap attached. Interior padding is gray and is flaking off when handled. interior tags cannot be read inside helmet.

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