Visor Collection (page 3)

Helmet, prick spur and suit of chainmail armour
Two views of a singular helmet in the Tower of London 1, 2, a curious antique pryck spur 3 and a suit of chain mail 4. Copperplate engraving by J

Variety of jousting shields and helmets from a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Biasioli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Helmets and armour of the 14th century. Conical helm 1, trellis helm 2, round helm 3, frogmouth helm with visor 4, chainmail and surcoat 5, and breastplate with lance rest 6

Self portrait with a visor, c. 1776 (pastel on paper, mounted on canvas)
2972654 Self portrait with a visor, c.1776 (pastel on paper, mounted on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 45.7x37.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Cap worn by Captain Burton of the 7th Connecticut Volunteers (mixed media)
3247560 Cap worn by Captain Burton of the 7th Connecticut Volunteers (mixed media) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; American, out of copyright

Knight in armour, 13th Century (engraving)
969026 Knight in armour, 13th Century (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight in armour, 13th Century)

The Fountaine Collection on Sale at Messers Christie and Mansons (engraving)
1622596 The Fountaine Collection on Sale at Messers Christie and Mansons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Helmets, Shields, etc, in the Meyrick Collection at South Kensington (engraving)
1103881 Helmets, Shields, etc, in the Meyrick Collection at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helmets, Shields, etc)

Richard I, King of England, 1194 (engraving)
3620568 Richard I, King of England, 1194 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I (1157-1199), King of England, 1194.); © Look and Learn

Close helmet in Maximilian style, c. 1520 (steel & brass)
490904 Close helmet in Maximilian style, c.1520 (steel & brass) by German School, (16th century); 30.5x21.8x32 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Half Armor for the Foot Tournament, c. 1590 (etched & gilded steel, brass rivets
500224 Half Armor for the Foot Tournament, c.1590 (etched & gilded steel, brass rivets, leather & velvet fittings) by Pompeo della Cesa (c.1537-1610); 31.7x27.7x21.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Fr. 119 fol. 312v Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart, 1344 (vellum)
PHD37368 Fr.119 fol.312v Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart, 1344 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Half armour, 1550-1610 (steel, hammered, riveted)
5938254 Half armour, 1550-1610 (steel, hammered, riveted) by German School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Consisting of a burgonet, an Almain collar)

Closed sallet with grotesque face, or Schembart visor, Nuremberg, c. 1500 (painted steel)
490854 Closed sallet with grotesque face, or Schembart visor, Nuremberg, c.1500 (painted steel) by German School, (16th century); 27.3x25.7x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Burgonet, c. 1510-40 (steel)
490852 Burgonet, c.1510-40 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 25.3x26x25.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly Milanese.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Fr 95 fol. 173v The Battle of Bedigran, from The Story of Merlin, c
XZL41983 Fr 95 fol.173v The Battle of Bedigran, from The Story of Merlin, c.1280-90 (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Half armour, 1550-1610 (steel, hammered, riveted)
5938222 Half armour, 1550-1610 (steel, hammered, riveted) by German School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Consisting of a burgonet, an Almain collar)

Selection of helmets (colour litho)
964698 Selection of helmets (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selection of helmets, from the Royal Armoury, Madrid)

The Hammerman, 1884 (bronze)
2970049 The Hammerman, 1884 (bronze) by Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905); 194.3x96.5x71.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Robert Alexander Waller Memorial Collection; Belgian

Blind man labeling brooms at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York
MNY380964 Blind man labeling brooms at the Bourne Memorial Building, New York, 1935 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Close helmet for the field, c. 1550-70 (steel, iron, leather & brass)
490921 Close helmet for the field, c.1550-70 (steel, iron, leather & brass) by German School, (16th century); 34.5x20x31.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Relief depicting a secutor (stone)
XIR226114 Relief depicting a secutor (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Greek warrior with the visor of his helmet drawn over his face (engraving)
5200758 Greek warrior with the visor of his helmet drawn over his face (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Armour from the Royal Armoury of Madrd, Spain (engraving)
5207505 Armour from the Royal Armoury of Madrd, Spain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armour from the Royal Armoury of Madrd, Spain)

German Maximilian suit of armour (engraving)
964744 German Maximilian suit of armour (engraving) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Maximilian suit of armour, 16th Century)

Arctic Visor modelled. New clothing for merchant seamen. Picture taken 8th January 1942

American actress Carrie Fisher, who is the star of the film Star Wars, in which she plays Princess Leia, arrived in London today to promote the film. 28th September 1977

Comedy Duo, Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, return to the Crane Fruehauf factory in Oldham, Lancashire, where they both worked as welders, 23rd October 1978

Model putting on her make up as she poses on a beach in Africa wearing a bikini and cap April 1975

Army Training. Army motorcycle rider trains for invasion. November 1940 P014894

Allan Palmer Pool The hustler Allan Palmer aged 2 reaches across the table with his cue to hit the balls

Close Helmet from a Garniture Made for a Member of the d Avalos Family, German, c1560-70
Close Helmet from a Garniture Made for a Member of the d Avalos Family, German, Augsburg, ca. 1560-70. Probably made for Ferrante Francesco d Avalos (1531-1571), marquis of Vasto

Three-Quarter armour, German, Augsburg, ca. 1525 and later. Creator: Kolman Helmschmid
Three-Quarter armour, German, Augsburg, ca. 1525 and later. The decoration of these elements is typical of the style of Daniel Hopfer of Augsburg (about 1470-1536)

Armet, Italian, ca. 1490. Creator: Unknown
Armet, Italian, ca. 1490

Sallet, German, ca. 1500-1510. Creator: Unknown
Sallet, German, ca. 1500-1510

Close Helmet with Mask Visor in Form of a Human Face, German, Augsburg, ca. 1515

Armet for the Tourney, German, Augsburg, ca. 1515-20. Creator: Kolman Helmschmid
Armet for the Tourney, German, Augsburg, ca. 1515-20

Visored Bascinet, Western European, ca. 1375-1400. Creator: Unknown
Visored Bascinet, Western European, ca. 1375-1400

Armet, British or Flemish, ca. 1500-1510. Creator: Unknown
Armet, British or Flemish, ca. 1500-1510

Close Helmet, French, ca. 1575. Creator: Unknown
Close Helmet, French, ca. 1575. Allegorical figures of Faith, Prudence, Hope, and Justice

Portions of a Ceremonial armour, French, ca. 1575-80. Creator: Unknown
Portions of a Ceremonial armour, French, ca. 1575-80. From the period of Henri III (reigned 1574-89)

METAL WORKER 1960S
A young man welds metal with a blow torch Date: 1960s

Fourteenth Century Visored Bassinet, Almost Globose, With Camailie Attached, From Warwick Castle. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Mrs. J. B. Pittman - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. J. B. Pittman - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss N. M. Lyle - Backhand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss N. M. Lyle - Backhand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss K. E. Stammers - Forehand Drive, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss K. E. Stammers - Forehand Drive, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Miss Joan Hartigan - Service, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Miss Joan Hartigan - Service, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

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"Reflecting History: The Visor's Journey Through Time" From the iconic Apollo 11 mission to medieval knights and beyond, the visor has played a significant role in various aspects of our world. In Buzz Aldrin's historic moonwalk on July 20, 1969, his visor captured an awe-inspiring reflection of Neil Armstrong and the Eagle lunar module. This image forever etched in our minds symbolizes humanity's triumphs in space exploration. But the visor's significance extends far beyond space travel. It takes us back to medieval times when knights donned their armor for battle. Engravings like "The Knight, Death and the Devil" from 1513 depict these brave warriors wearing helmets with protective visors as they faced adversity fearlessly. Fast forward to more recent history, where soldiers without guns relied on their trusty helmets with visors during World War II. A color lithograph from that era showcases their resilience amidst chaos. Not limited to warfare alone, the it also finds its place in craftsmanship and protection. Oxy-acetylene welding relies on this essential tool for safety while working with intense heat and sparks. Nature too experiences its own battles against parasites like the Varroa mite that plague beehives worldwide due to climate change impacts. A damaged beehive in Cockermouth serves as a stark reminder of how even insects need protection through specialized equipment such as beekeeper veils with sturdy meshed visors. Art enthusiasts appreciate historical engravings showcasing exquisite headgear like Spanish sallets or Italian Sallets crafted by renowned schools such as Missaglia around 1500 AD. These intricate designs highlight not only functionality but also artistic expression within armor-making traditions. As we explore different eras and contexts where this humble yet vital piece of equipment appears, it becomes clear that the visor is more than just a practical accessory; it embodies human ingenuity, protection, and the relentless pursuit of progress.