Mail Shirt
Culture
Northern Indian
Datepossibly 1700s
Mediumiron, leather, fabric and cord
Dimensions82 × 127 cm (32 5/16 × 50 in.), 12 lb 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.844
DescriptionA rather light mail shirt, perhaps intended to be worn under another garment. Sleeves of medium length; overlapping V-neck lined with leather., which extends around the front of the neck, with one remaining leather tie. The sides and rear of the neck have a thick padded collar of fabric.All riveted links of flat cross-section; internal dia. 8 mm, 10 mm ext at chest. Heavier links over chest, lighter at abdomen and sleeves. Slit hemline front and back.
ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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