Helmet
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Reverend John Davenport
(English, 1597 - 1670)
MetalworkerMade by
Unknown
Date1620-1650
MediumIron, leather, and steel
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elmer Davenport Keith
DescriptionHelmet made of iron, leather, and steel. Basic bowl shape with attached brim and lobster-tail back piece. The lobster-tail is made of four horizontal pieces that are articulates to allow movement. The helmet has what appears to be an adjustable nose guard. Pieces are attached with rivets.
Object number1958.16.1
On View
On view1939-1945