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Fire chief's hat, Bill Wilson

Clothing/Dress/Costume
White fiberglass firefighter's protective helmet with a clear, Plectron eye visor or face shield. A leather emblem on the front of the helmet reads "Chief SFD". A stamp on the bottom of the back brim and a label attached inside the crown identifies the helmet as a "Hard Boiled", the original safety hat, manufactured by E.D. Bullard Co., S.F. [Sausalito] - U.S.A.
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2001.01.01

Worn by Saugatuck Fire Department chief Bill Wilson circa 1956. The helmet is covered with scrapes from hard use.

Fires and fire departments

Winthers, Sally

2001.01

Donation, unconditional

Hat

9 in

13 in

15 in

Sec 5E Shelf S8

Wilson, William J. "Bill" 1915-1992Saugatuck Township Fire District

10/01/2026

10/05/2026