Backplate
Culture
European
Datelate 1800s
Mediumetched steel with gilding and leather
Dimensions44 × 36 × 15 cm (17 5/16 × 14 3/16 × 5 7/8 in.), 4 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1155.4
DescriptionThis is a 19th century restoration, made to complete the cuirass. It is of one piece. The edges are inwardly rolled over a wire core and roped. The back is poorly formed, without embossed provision for the shoulder-blades, and falls vertically over the flat lower back to the shallow flange without culet. The sides and shoulders are fitted with recently made leather straps, the waist-strap with a buckle and retainers.Provenance[Excluding helmet]: Mr. Henry (Paris, pre 1886, then joined gauntlets to harness without helmet) Mr. Barré (Paris?, 1886-?) Chevalier Raoul Richards (Rome, to 1890) V.R. Bachereau (Paris; seems to have brought helmet/armor together) George Jay Gould (NYC; part of armor) Duveen Brothers (NYC) Purchased with armour by John W. Higgins on 18 January 1928 from Duveen Brothers (their no. C3177G); Given to Armory on 21 March 1928. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530
