Hemenger diving Armor

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HEMENGER, 1890-1893;

As an example of this, a dress patented in 1890 by Arthur Hemenger may be instanced. It is better designed than Pelkey's, for the body and legs are completely armored. The armor is formed, however, of sheet brass, a somewhat curious material to select with steel available. Ball-and-socket joints are used, one of which is located, for no very obvious reason, in the middle of the calf of the leg. The arms of the dress consist of long metal cuffs connected to the shoulders by sleeves of waterproof cloth stiffened by spiral wires.

Source: R.H. Davis

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