Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Helmet
Object Number:
1960.11a
Date:
ca. 1650-1700
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 16 in. ( 25.4 x 40.6 cm )
Description:
Iron helmet; riveted, domed iron helmet with crest at top and wide brim.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this helmet was probably manufactured by the London Armorers Company, and was of the type worn by English pikemen and soldiers during the mid-seventeenth century. This helmet was part of a suit of armor that was bought by the donor at Christie's in London on December 8, 1959.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
