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"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining)

c. 1630–50
steel
Overall: 20.3 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm (8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.)
Weight: 560 g (1.23 lbs.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1895
Location: 210A Armor Court
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Description

Metal skullcaps, for wear under a hat, allowed the owner invisible protection against edged weapons. They were worn by both soldiers and civilians.
"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining)

"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining)

c. 1630–50

England (?), 17th century

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