Description (Labels & Markings)
Label adhered to exterior surface of helmet reads: "E 1905.378 / Helmet | Japan / (Bt Websters Sale Nov 28th / 1904, Lot 152) / Purchased 1905"
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Accession register entry reads: "Helmet of lacquered iron, lined with cloth. High crown of riveted plates. Sides and neck protected by deep flap composed of four overlapping iron slats"
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Auction / Sale)
Collected in 1904
Event Date 1/3/1994
Author: maa

Context (Display)
'Exhibited: on display in the Japan case (60), Maudslay Hall, from 1990 onwards. R.vd.Velden 07/05/2014.'
Event Date 7/5/2014
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Amendments / updates)
"Webster Sale [vendor]" has been added to the Source field as this is what is recorded in the Accession Register and on the label adhered to the object.
Event Date 10/2/2020
Author: Katrina Dring