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Title
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A Nuremberg cranequin, 16th century
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HCA Identifier
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HHA828574
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Collection Location
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Private collection
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Description
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A cranequin from Nuremberg Germany, dated to the 16th Century. It features a curved iron crank with a wooden handle. It also possesses a square opening at its back and a braided hemp cord. The rack is made of iron and part of it has been retouched. Missing from this cranequin is its belt hook. The area facing upward there is a metal embossing of what appears to be an emblem in gold.