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2005/224/1 Helmet, New South Wales Fire Brigade, brass / leather, made by Rider and Bell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1900
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Object statement
Helmet, New South Wales Fire Brigade, brass / leather, made by Rider and Bell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1900
The Significance Statement summarises why an object is important and places it in a social and cultural context. An object may be significant for various reasons, including: historical use, rarity, design/aesthetics, new technology or changes in society. Statement of significance
In colonial NSW firefighting was undertaken by volunteer brigades whose ability to respond to serious fires could vary. By the late 1800s therefore the need for a professional fire fighting organisation was recognised. On 14 February 1884 the Metropolitan Fire Brigade -- the precursor to the New South Wales Fire Brigade -- was formed in Sydney. With professionalisation came proper equipment and this helmet is a fine example of the protective headgear provided to firemen in the NSW Brigade.
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Made by Rider and Bell
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Royal Australian Historical Society Collection

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Description
Helmet, New South Wales Fire Brigade, brass / leather, made by Rider and Bell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1900

Brass Fireman's helmet with inscription 'NSWFB' embossed over centre front.
A brass label attached to underside of the rim reads 'Rider and Bell Makers. Size 7 1/8'.
The helmet has a cockade embossed with fire breathing dragons. It has a short peak at the front and a deeper rim at the back. It has a leather and chain strap. Inside the helmet is lined with leather which can be adjusted with a string tie.
Made: 1890 - 1900
The Registration Number of an object is a unique identifying number applied by the museum at the point of acquisition. Current numbering format comprises the year of acquisition, followed by a sequential number. For example, '2007/45' is the Registration Number that represents the 45th acquisition in the year 2007. Registration number
2005/224/1
Production date
1890 - 1900
Height
255 mm
Width
210 mm

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Acquisition credit line
Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981
This object belongs to:
Royal Australian Historical Society Collection
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