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Photograph of a shield which belonged to King Philip II of Spain and is preserved
Photograph of a shield which belonged to King Philip II of Spain and is preserved
Object Number 2004.29.6420
Display Title Photograph of a shield which belonged to King Philip II of Spain and is preserved
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico. J. Laurent y C.ia Madrid. Es propiedad. Dèposè. Armeria de Madrid._74._Adargue ou ècu de Philippe II, dont tous les dessins sont faits avec des plumes de couleurs. [Adarga or shield of Philip II, on which all drawings are made with colorful feathers] see over. (verso) Photograph of a shield which belonged to King Philip II of Spain and is preserved in the Royal Armory at Madrid. The Entire surface is covered with feather mosaic, and Mrs. Nuttall identifies this as of Mexican workmanship. Gift of Mrs. Zelia Nuttall 1892
Keywords
  • Weaponry and Warfare
  • Proper Name
  • Drawing and Graphics
Subject
  • Shield
Department Photographic
Date pre 1892
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 27.94 x 35.56 cm (11 x 14 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mrs. Zelia Nuttall

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