The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of March 23, 2023

"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining)

c. 1630–50

England (?), 17th century

Steel

Overall: 20.3 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm (8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1895

Location

210A Armor Court

Description

Metal skullcaps, for wear under a hat, allowed the owner invisible protection against edged weapons. They were worn by both soldiers and civilians.

Provenance
Frank Gair Macomber; Boston; cat. #533.
Citations
Gilchrist, Helen Ives. A Catalogue of the Collection of Arms & Armor Presented to the Cleveland Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. John Long Severance; 1916-1923. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1924. Mentioned: p. 55, B40 archive.org
Exhibition history

The Cleveland Museum of Art (09/10/1998); "Armor Court Reinstallation"

Armor Court Reinstallation. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer).

Source URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1895