Historical information
Safety helmets were used by miners in the process of extracting coal from the Wonthaggi Coal Mine. Mining was carried out in tunnels
Physical description
Early fibre glass safety helmet worn by miners at the Wonthaggi Coal Mine in the extraction of black coal.
Inscriptions & markings
Sticky label reads "Col Davidson" hand written. On front of helmet - "DUPERITE". "MADE IN AUSTRLIA"