Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Helmet
Object Number:
1941.1217
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.
Gallery Label:
This helmet was used by the donor as a prop in his historical paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
