Head protector
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Head protector

TitleHead protector
Datelate 18th century 18th century
Mediumsilk
OriginSwiss Swiss
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen, 1939
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Head protector” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 18th century. It is executed in silk. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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