Firefighters Helmet Poster 1932 | patent illustration

In the world of patents and inventions, there are designs that are truly timeless. Such is the case with the iconic fireman's helmet design patented by inventor E. Cairns in 1932, beautifully depicted on a poster with the patent image on a black background.

The poster is a stunning tribute to the legacy of Cairns' invention, which revolutionized firefighting and became the standard helmet design for firefighters around the world. The patent illustration, rendered in a classic engineering style, shows the helmet's unique features, including the characteristic round shape, reinforced front and ventilation holes.

But who was E. Cairns, the mastermind behind this groundbreaking design? An interesting fact about him is that he was actually a leather goods maker who had no experience developing firefighting equipment before inventing the firefighter's helmet. It was his passion for creating an excellent helmet that led him to experiment with different materials and designs until he found the final product.

Cairns' invention was an instant hit, not just in the United States, where it was first patented, but around the world. In fact, the Cairns firefighter's helmet became so synonymous with firefighting that it's still in widespread use today, nearly a century after its invention.

The poster, featuring the patent image of the Cairns Firefighter's Helmet, is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a reminder of the power of innovation and the impact it can have on society. It pays homage to the legacy of E. Cairns, a man who was not afraid to think outside the box and create something truly remarkable.

Sizes in cm.

• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm
• Paper weight: 189 gsm
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO Brightness: 104%
• Giclée print quality
• 21cm×30cm posters are A4 size
• Raw product sourced from Japan

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