"Secrete" (folding skull cap)
Culture
Western European
Date1600s
Mediumsteel
Dimensions12.7 × 19.1 × 19.7 cm (5 × 7 1/2 × 7 3/4 in.), 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1121
DescriptionOpens on the unmarked struts between the 1 dot and 3 dot bars.Label TextIn a highly armed society, self-defense can be a pressing issue. Those who felt at risk might wear a light mail shirt under their civilian garments, and a steel frame like this one could be worn under a civilian hat.ProvenancePurchased by the Museum from Sumner Healey, who bought it at the Morosini sale #3986 (October 10-15, 1932) , American Art Association (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
