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Super Rare Antique 1919 E. D. Bullard Hard Boiled Coal Mining/Miner Hard Hat

$ 31.65

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Hat Color: Black
  • Brand: Bullard
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: One of the first hard hats made by Bullard...Truly a rare find, near 100 years old! The overall structure of the hard hat is still intact, with only 1 chip on the outer edge of the back brim...It is missing a patch of the canvas covering on the crown, the leather brims are still intact on the top and bottom, with some of the trim, and stitching missing, on the outer edges...There was originally a leather strap on the front that was probably used to hold the carbide mining lamp. The leather strap is missing, the metal brackets are still partially there...The inside suspension is partially intact...I believe there may have been a chin strap, which is missing...This is showing it's age, still displays nicely, and is a very cool piece of Hard To Find Hard Hat History!! Please see photos, I tried to show the condition, this is the actual hard hat you will receive...Please let me know if you would like to see any additional photos.
  • Hat Suspension: Strap - Partially Intact
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • MPN: Hard Boiled
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Offered is a Super Rare Antique 1919 E. D. Bullard Hard Boiled Coal Mining/Miner Hard Hat. One of the first hard hats ever made by Bullard...
    Truly a rare find, near 100 years old! The Bullard Hard Hat Company celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1919. This measures 11.25" long x 8" wide x approximately 6" height...The overall structure of the hard hat is still intact, with only 1 chip on the outer edge of the back brim...It is missing a patch of the canvas covering on the crown, the leather brims are still intact on the top and bottom, leather is showing wear, with some of the trim, and stitching missing, on the outer edges...There was originally a leather strap on the front that was probably used to hold a carbide lamp. The leather strap is missing, the metal brackets are still partially there...The inside suspension is partially intact, I believe there was may have originally had a chin strap, which is missing. This is showing it's age, though still displays nicely, and is a very cool piece of Hard To Find Hard Hat History that doesn't come around often...Many are on display in museums!! Please see photos, I tried to show the condition, this is the actual hard hat you will receive...Please let me know if you would like to see any additional photos.
    E.D. Bullard Hard Boiled Hard Hat History
    This Hard Boiled brand miner’s helmet was made by the E.D. Bullard Company of San Francisco, California starting in, or around 1919.  The E.D. Bullard Co. was one of the first producers of protective hard hats, this original design was based off of the “doughboy” helmets worn by the soldiers during World War I. This Hard Hat was made of canvas, glue, and black paint, and given the trademarked name “Hard Boiled” because of the steam used to mold the canvas, and leather in the manufacturing process of making this hard hats.
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