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Gorget
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Gorget

Culture European
Datelate 1800s
Mediumsteel, iron, brass, silver, leather, and fabric
Dimensions15 × 33 × 28 cm (5 7/8 × 13 × 11 in.), 2 lb, 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.112.2
DescriptionRestored colletin of two halves, pivoting on a rivet mounted on let, secured on right in a keyhole-shaped slot. Low integral neck flange, without lames. Interior marked with accession number.ProvenanceCollection of von Hobertstein-Duveen Brothers (NLT 1888)
George Donaldson (ca. 1888-1900)
George J. Gould (after 1900-1924)
Duveen Brothers (1924-28).
Purchased by John Higgins from Duveen Brothers 18 January 1928.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Current Location
  • Exhibition Location   Gallery 2202
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Pompeo della Cesa
about 1595
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European
about 1590
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Northwestern European
late 1500s–early 1600s
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Northwestern European
late 1500s–early 1600s
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Northern Italian
portions 1500s, assembled and decorated in 1800s
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Pompeo della Cesa
about 1590
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Flemish
1625–1630
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Austrian
1550–1600, with 19th century restorations
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Pompeo della Cesa
about 1590
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Northern Italian
about 1510-20, assembled and decorated in 1800s
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Northern Italian
1620–1640
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Northern Italian
primarily 1510–1520