Backplate
Culture
Austrian
Date1570–1575
Mediumsteel, brass, iron and leather
Dimensions42 × 36 × 19 cm (16 9/16 × 14 3/16 × 7 1/2 in.), 4 lb, 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsBack is stamped with arms of Vienna, "27", and a "D."
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1142.4
DescriptionConsists of mainplate; 2 flank plates riveted to sides; waistplate; culet of 1 lame. 1 pair of lacing holes at L and R shoulders and L and R flanks. Associated to breastplate.ProvenanceArmor was purchased by Duveen Bros. for Clarence H. Mackay, November 24, 1928, #A-51, at the American Art Association (NYC) sale of Dr. Bashford Dean's estate, listed as lot 299, plate XL. Purchased by Museum on June 1, 1942 from Gimbel Bros. (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Northern Italian
1560–1570
Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552