Item 74839 - Hard hat, ca. 1953
- Item 74839 - Hard hat, ca. 1953
- Contributed by Maine Historical Society
- Item 74839
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Image Info This electrical worker's hard hat is made of non-conductive fiberglass, an important safety feature for those working on electric poles and lines.
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This hat carried the Central Maine Power Company initials and electric bolt logo.
Early industrial hard hats were developed in the 1920s and were made of steel or aluminum.