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Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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...Lobster Tail helmet; XVIII; appears to be corr...mid 17th C.
Title
...Lobster Tail helmet; XVIII; appears to be corr...mid 17th C.
Object name
Helmet
Date
ca. 1650-1700
Medium
Iron, leather
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 10 in. ( 25.4 x 25.4 cm )
Description
Iron and leather helmet; circular, lobster tail helmet with ribbing along top and shield-shaped bill; plated neck guard riveted to back; buff leather strap fragments riveted to interior.
Credit Line
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Object Number
1941.1217
Gallery Label
This helmet was used by the donor as a prop in his historical paintings.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.