Backplate
Culture
Italian
, or
Culture
French
, or
Culture
German
Datepossibly 1575–1580, reworked in the 1800s
MediumSteel with later engraving, gilding, and blueing; brass; leather; modern restorations
Dimensions39 × 36.5 × 16 cm (15 3/8 × 14 3/8 × 6 5/16 in.), 4 lb, 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1140.4
DescriptionOf a single plate. Well formed, but not quite symmetric, possibly modern, or at least altered to fit the breastplate. Beveled at neck, plain turns at arms.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on January 18, 1928 from Sir Joseph Duveen (NY), their no. 28258. Given to the Museum on March 21, 1928. This suit can be seen in a pre-1918 photo of the S. E. Kennedy collection in London (see Kennedy file). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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