Royal Armouries Leeds

Chanfron Innsbruck c. 1480 VI.375

The chanfron with its museum label. In this case, the museum web page (above) offers a very nice and reasonably comprehensive set of images. They show details that were not easily viewed in the display.

The lining is described as linen over canvas. This is the one place where the outer layer of the lining is visible. It is indeed a coarse weave fabric.

These images were taken during a study session of a few pieces in storage at the Royal Armouries Leeds in May 2016. These images are available for study purposes only. They are provided with kind permission of the Royal Armouries Leeds. Any request for reproduction or commercial rights should be directed to the Royal Armouries Leeds. Issues with photography are the fault of the photographer, Wade Allen, and not in any way the fault of the Royal Armouries Leeds.

If you have any questions, please send them to Wade Allen

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