Brown leather 'hairnet' cycling helmet, worn by Hubert Opperman
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Protective equipment/Helmet
Date Used
1931
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Brown leather open-panelled 'hairnet' cycling helmet worn by Hubert Opperman in the 1920s-30s. It features three vertical leather padded bars across the top and one along each side. A horizontal strap holds them all in place. Has a thin leather chin strap with a metal buckle.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 170 W: 240 D: 240mm (H: 6 11/16 W: 9 7/16 D: 9 7/16")
Date Used
1931
Location
On outward loan
Registration No
1986.659
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Sir Hubert Opperman
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