"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining)
1625–1655
- Medium
- steel
- Dimensions
- Overall: 20.3 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm (8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.)
- Genre
- Arms and armor
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
England, 17th century
About
Metal skullcaps, for wear under a hat, allowed the owner invisible protection against edged weapons. They were worn by both soldiers and civilians.