Inventarnummer
M.61.5
Titel
Pith Helmet of Tommy Kelaart
Datum
1892
Hersteller
Material
Umfang
Height: 14 cm
Beschreibung
Cream pith helmet covered in white wash. Green felt, leather and retailers stamp inside. Missing the leather strap across the brim which was present when donated.
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Helmets did not start being generally worn until the late 1970’s, although as early as the 1930’s it was reported that Patsy Hendren wore a protective hat he designed himself. There is photographic evidence of Jack Hobbs wearing a pith helmet at the crease in 1928, similar to this one from Ceylon, now Sri Lanka
M.61.5 Pith Helmet of Tommy Kelaart, 1891-1911 Donated by S P Foenander
Also known as a ‘solar topee’ this Elwood, patented helmet was made from natural fibres and worn by Ceylon’s champion bowler of the time.
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP379 : Curator's correspondence relating to gifts to the MCC 1960s-1970s - donor surname K
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