Helmet [Motorcycle]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.316.2

Maker

Puch Werke AG

Production period

1950s

Description

Helmet (worn whilst riding the Puch) - white crash helmet made of fibreglass with a short, white, plastic sun-visor in the front. Inner lining of cork covered by felt and canvas criss-cross supports. Leather flaps with press-button studs complete the ensemble, and a 3-stud flap in front loops around a metal buckle and clicks into place holding the helmet firmly on the wearer's head.

Marks

N.Z.SIS.1215 / OFFICIALLY / APPROVED / NEW ZEALAND / TRANSPORT / DEPT / LICENCE No. 11661 Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass/Fibreglass
Processed Material/Leather
Processed Material/Textile/Canvas
Organic/Vegetal/Wood/Cork
Processed Material/Textile/Felt
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Puch Werke AG. Circa 1950s. Helmet [Motorcycle], 2006.316.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Helmet Personal Artefacts Clothing Headwear

Production place

Graz Austria Western Europe Europe

Collection type

Cycles Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Helmet Cap Hat Natural material Headgear Wood Beige Fashion accessory Personal protective equipment Metal

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