Helmet
Raleigh (bicycles)
Category
Plastics
Date
circa 1980 - circa 1989
Materials
Plastic with metal studs and lined with foam
Measurements
215 x 195 x 300 mm
Place of origin
Nottingham
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672056
Summary
A Raleigh Burner BMX cycle helmet. Made of blue plastic and with a visor, chin protector and white chin strap, the visor and chin protector being secured with metal studs. With the logo ‘Burner’ across the visor and Raleigh logos on either side plus a flame logo on one side of the chin protector. Lined inside with foam. The helmet has holes in its top and sides for ventilation.
Provenance
Purchased by The National Trust Museum Of Childhood via ebay on 4th December 2017 as part of the Collecting Cultures 'Exploring Childhoods' project
Marks and inscriptions
On visor: 'Burner' logo on visor On helmet sides: 'Raleigh' logo on both sides of helmet On side of chin protector: Flame logo on side of chin protector
Makers and roles
Raleigh (bicycles), manufacturer