Comb Morion
Culture
Southern German
, Augsburg
Dateabout 1590
Mediumiron, brass and leather
Dimensions32 × 22.5 × 34 cm (12 5/8 × 8 7/8 × 13 3/8 in.), 4 lb 1 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsAugsburg pinecone (Stadtpyr) on brim.
"Good SVG" and date inside in yellow.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1098
Description1-piece construction, with a high comb, dropping deeply over the ears; undecorated. Two holes at rear of brim.ProvenancePurchased by Museum on November 5, 1934 from Ludwig V. Abel (Tyrol, Austria).Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 2204
Southern German
about 1550
