Helmets & Mixed (Class IV) — 19th century
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About this collection
This collection contains 4 helmet objects from the 19th century, documented across 4 images in 1 ZIP asset. The 19th century saw the military helmet become primarily a ceremonial object — the practical steel helmet of earlier centuries was replaced by the ornate dress helmet with its shako, bearskin, and elaborate metalwork. These objects reflect the Victorian military's investment in visible symbols of martial identity.
Why it matters
Victorian military helmets are as much objects of fashion and national identity as they are protective equipment — the elaborately decorated helmets of European armies reflect a century in which professional armies competed to project impressive visual presence.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Accurate period reference for film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Research into object typology, construction, and cultural context
- AI training: Labelled historical object dataset for recognition and classification models
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license museum-quality imagery for books and journals
- Museum education: High-quality imagery for galleries, exhibitions, and public programmes
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (IV. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | IV (Helmets) |
| period | string | 19th century |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
1 assets · 4 objects · 4 images · 19th century
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