Visor Collection (#2)

Visored helmet dating from c. 1643. The piece at the side is the visor prop, full size
619326 Visored helmet dating from c.1643. The piece at the side is the visor prop, full size, used to keep up the visor at different angles according to the notch used

Welders making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welders making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

Welder at the C & NW RR locomotive shops, 40th Street shops, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Welder at the C & NW RR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad] locomotive shops, 40th Street shops, Chicago, Ill

First page of the history of King Juan I of Castile (1358-90) Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala
IND113625 First page of the history of King Juan I of Castile (1358-90) Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala (1332-1407) (engraving)

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
4071439 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
883704 Knight, Death, and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
877268 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.9 x 19.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Women welders at the Landers, Frary, and Clark plant, New Britain, Connecticut, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New Britain, Connecticut. Women welders at the Landers, Frary, and Clark plant

Armet a Rondelle, Milan, c. 1460-75 (steel)
490828 Armet a Rondelle, Milan, c.1460-75 (steel) by Italian School, (15th century); 28.6x32.4x20.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Hiroo Kawai Japan The Open Championship, Royal St.Georges 2011 Royal St.George S, Sandwich, Kent, England 15 July 2011 Date: 15 July 2011

13132686
Donkey - looking over fence wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 12-12-2012

13132256
Sphynx Cat, wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 22-09-2015

13131476
Llama wearing futuristic glasses Date: 13-03-2018

13131467
Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 10-06-2015

13131466
Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 10-06-2015

13131465
Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, grumpy kitten wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 10-06-2015

13131464
Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, grumpy kitten wearing futuristic sunglasses and unicorn horn hat Date: 10-06-2015

Close Helmet for Foot Tournament at the Barriers, Augsburg, 1591

Visored Bascinet, Italy, 1390 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Visored Bascinet, Italy, 1390/1400

Close Helmet, Landshut, 1551, possibly 1557. Creator: Possibly by the workshop of
Close Helmet, Landshut, 1551, possibly 1557

Closed Burgonet, Brussels, about 1610. Creator: Pierre du Coudroy
Closed Burgonet, Brussels, about 1610

Close Helmet, Southern Germany, 1520. Creator: Unknown
Close Helmet, Southern Germany, 1520

Armet, Southern Germany, c. 1520 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Armet, Southern Germany, c. 1520/30

Close Helmet, Southern Germany, 1510 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Close Helmet, Southern Germany, 1510/20

Great Basinet (Kolbenturnierhelm), Germany, mid-19th century in 15th century style

Close Helmet, Nuremberg, c. 1530. Creator: Unknown
Close Helmet, Nuremberg, c. 1530

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (copper plate engraving)
BAL168975 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (copper plate engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.6x18.9 cm; Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest

The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
NUL114024 The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving)
XIR159027 Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; (add.info.: The Christian knight)

Knight, 14th Century (chromolitho)
1093773 Knight, 14th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight, 14th Century)

Close helmet in Maximilian style, c. 1510-30 (steel with brass rivets)
490858 Close helmet in Maximilian style, c.1510-30 (steel with brass rivets) by German School, (16th century); 29.2x34.9x23.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Closed burgonet helmet, early 1500s (steel)
490856 Closed burgonet helmet, early 1500s (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 34.3x25.7x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly Milanese.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Burgonet with Falling Buffe possibly from an Armour of William Herbert
2970781 Burgonet with Falling Buffe possibly from an Armour of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, c.1550 (steel with traces of gilding & leather) by English School

Close helmet and partial suit of armour in Maximilian style, Nuremberg, c. 1525 (steel)
490871 Close helmet and partial suit of armour in Maximilian style, Nuremberg, c.1525 (steel) by German School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Victorian scrap, Soldier in armour. 19th century

Half armour, 1550-1610 (steel, hammered, riveted)
5938268 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)

Davids sons Amnon and Absalom declare war on each other
PWI110173 Davids sons Amnon and Absalom declare war on each other, tapestry of David and Bathsheba, c.1510-15 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen

Burgonet, c. 1540 (steel)
490857 Burgonet, c.1540 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 23.8x29.2x24.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Half-suit of armour for the field, c. 1575 (steel)
490897 Half-suit of armour for the field, c.1575 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly from Brescia)

Close helmet, c. 1590-1625 (gilded steel with red velvet lining)
490884 Close helmet, c.1590-1625 (gilded steel with red velvet lining) by Dutch School; 33x34x21.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This helmet was originally intended for field use)

A Knight in Complete Armour in the 15th Century, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441338 A Knight in Complete Armour in the 15th Century, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flemish helmets from the armory at Breda. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812

Various pot, cap and visor helmets
French iron pot helmet 1, 2, engraved steel cap from the 16th century 3, large bright helmet 4, open helmet 5, ornamented helmet with visor 6

Helmets from the Tower of London. Black helmet with visor 1, 2, and grated helmet with moveable bever 3-6. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of

Venetian morion and burgonet
Ancient Venetian morion helmet ornamented with military trophies, and a burgonet helmet with unified visor and bever from the Tower of London

Suit of armour said to have belonged to the Duke of Monmouth. Copperplate engraving by J. Hamilton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.