Peltor Headset MT7H79 User Guide and Hardware
Industrial Design / Modern Ephemera and Electronic Component • 3M Peltor (Industrial Design Team)
Style & Movement
Functionalism / Brutalist Industrial Design
Medium & Technique
Printed paper booklet with offset lithography; molded plastic, copper wiring, and synthetic foam for the physical hardware.
Creation Period
Early 21st Century (Circa 2005-2015)
Dimensions & Format
Manual: Approx. 8.5 x 11 inches. Hardware: Variable scale. Portrait orientation for documentation.
Subject Description
A utilitarian ensemble consisting of a high-noise communication headset alongside its original instructional manual. The composition is an 'accidental installation' documenting the intersection of human communication and industrial safety.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (Functional Wear)
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300 USD (As functional equipment)
Auction Estimate
$50 - $100 USD (As a non-curated lot)
Provenance History
Acquired via commercial retail or industrial procurement; likely private collection of a professional audio or safety equipment user.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'Aesthetic of Utility' in late-modern tactical and industrial gear. It reflects a period where ergonomics and high-impact protection dictated visual form over decorative elements, characteristic of the 'pro-sumer' tech era.
Notable Features
Features the distinctive coiled tension cable and the prominent 'PELTOR' embossed logo on the cup, signaling professional-grade acoustic engineering.
Condition Issues
Minor creasing on the manual's front cover; potential degradation of the foam lining inside the ear cups due to oxidation.
Conservation Recommendations
Store manual in an acid-free sleeve; keep hardware in a climate-controlled environment to prevent rubber/plastic brittleness.