Helmet, Motorcycle

Production date
1954
 Description
A red motorcycle helmet with a brim at the front. The helmet features a flap below the crown and has a white chin strap and buckle. It is lined with foam and flannel plaid. "The/Lifeguard/ Roadster/ MANUFACTURED BY/ NOEL DALY/NEW PLYMOUTH" is written on a label sewn on the centre of the webbing.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
1954
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/New Plymouth
Subject person
Classification
Clothing - Headwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This helmet was given to Frances Grundy by New Plymouth manufacturer Noel Daly in 1954 while she was working part time at his factory. Most of the helmets manufactured during this time were either white or black. This helmet is red because there was a portion of fabric left over from another project. For more information see Daly Helmets: ' Doubly Sure and Strong ' in in Moffat, A. Flashback: Tales and Treasures of Taranaki. Wellington, Huia, 2012, pp.71-73. http://www.huia.co.nz/shop&item_id=3428 
Accession number
PA2005.302
Collection type
Transport
Social History
Textiles
Material
Leather
Flannel
Fabric
Webbing
Metal

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