Memorandum Book Showing Colored Sketches Mostly of European Helmets

William Burges British

ca. 1880

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Title: Memorandum Book Showing Colored Sketches Mostly of European Helmets
Artist: William Burges (1827–1881)
Date: ca. 1880
Culture: British
Medium: Paper, leather, silver
Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Classification: Books & Manuscripts
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Bashford Dean, by exchange, 2006
Object Number: 2006.427
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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