Miniature close helmet with male face on visor, given by F.H. Cripps-Day.
History note: Purchased by F.H. Cripps-Day from the Laking Collection.
Given by F.H. Cripps-Day
Method of acquisition: Given (1946) by Cripps-Day, Francis Henry
On the left is a miniature version of a very typical 17th century type of helmet which was found right across northern Europe - a full size version can be seen at the other end of the gallery. On the right a beautiful miniature shows a type of helmet from the 16th century with exaggerated facial features.
Accession number: M.6-1946
Primary reference Number: 18789
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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