Helmet

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Reverend John Davenport English, 1597 - 1670

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

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