Breastplate
Culture
French
Date1610–1620
Mediumsteel with modern blueing, brass, gold, and fabric with modern leather and restorations
Dimensions45 × 38 × 18 cm (17 11/16 × 14 15/16 × 7 1/16 in.), 9 lb, 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.18.3
DescriptionBreastplate of vestigial peascod shape, with fitted reinforcing breastplate retained by a restored turning pin at the top and the waiststraps. Breastplate has rivets for (lost) lining leathers. Holes at side of breastplate and reinforce, presumably for attachment but manner is unclear.ProvenanceComte de Belleval, sold anonymously Paris April 15-16 1872, lot 46; Frederic Spitzer (Paris); Sold in Paris 1893. Purchased by John W. Higgins on January 12, 1929 at Anderson Galleries (NY), Spitzer sale, lot 673. Given to the Museum on March 1, 1929. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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