Right Pauldron
Culture
European
Dateprobably 1800s
MediumSteel with later engraving, gilding, and blueing; brass; leather; modern restorations
Dimensions28 × 14 × 23 cm (11 × 5 1/2 × 9 1/16 in.), 2 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1140.6
DescriptionConsists of mainplate plus 2 lames above, 4 below. Roped at bottom edge, rest plain. Internal hammerwork suggests restoration, matches that of other likely restored components.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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