US Forest Service metal hard hat worn by Melody Starya Mobley

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

United States Forest Service issued aluminum hard hat worn by Melody Starya Mobley. The MSA McDonald T (model number 994378) adjustable hat for sizes 6 ½-7 ¾ is primarily constructed from molded aluminum. The interior has a dark gray plastic suspension frame with nylon strapping and a padded band at the forehead. At the top center of the padded band are the molded letters [MSA]. Threaded through external clips around the crown is a red satin ribbon tied into a bow at the front. Stamped along the top of the visor is block text that reads [US GOVERNMENT]. Stamped underneath the visor is block text that reads [McDONALD / T / CAP-STANDARD / MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO.]. Inside the hat is a white paper adhesive label with model number, patent information, compliance and manufacturer’s information, and a white paper adhesive warning label with care and cleaning instructions.

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