Mail, Plate and Lamellar Coat
Dateearly 1600s
Mediumiron
Dimensions72 × 155 cm (28 3/8 × 61 in.), 14 lb 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.852
DescriptionPlates at belly, each made of 2 separate plates; each has 4 frogs to anchor fastening ties. Outside belly plates are 2 narrower flank plates. 5 rows of lamellae down the back flanked by 2 strips of larger plates (with what may be working-life repairs). Lamellae are plain rectangles. Mail alternates larger solid and smaller riveted links; larger are c. 8mm ext dia, 6mm int. Sleeves are long and cusped.About 43cm W at torso.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on November 2, 1927 from W.O. Oldman, Brixton Hill, London, England. Given to the Museum on December 26, 1946. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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