Close Helmet for a Boy
Object type: Helmet
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Augsburg
Artist: Kolman Helmschmid|Desiderius Helmschmid|Daniel Hopfer
Artist bio: German, Augsburg 1471–1532|German, Augsburg, 1513–1579|German, Kaufbeuren 1471–1536 Augsburg
Artist role: Armorer|Armorer|Decorator
Artist nationality: German|German|German
Date: ca. 1530–40
Medium: Steel, leather, copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); D. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1921 g)
Classification: Helmets
Geography:  Augsburg     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914