Pikeman's Breastplate with Tassets
Culture
Netherlandish
Dateabout 1625–1650, decorated in 1700s
Mediumsteel, iron and paint with modern leather
DimensionsMeasurements with tassets: 54.6 × 53.9 × 12 cm (21 1/2 × 21 1/4 × 4 3/4 in.), 9 lb, 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsTraces of painted number "343" (?) on interior. Also 4 stroke marks on the inside.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1132.3
DescriptionGold-painted stars on a dark-painted field. Gold paint also present on the guttered edges around the neck, armholes, and tassets, as well as around the tasset hinges. Gold "sun" at the point of the belly. Rivet heads also bear traces of gold paint.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on May 16, 1930 from Cyril Andrade, Ltd. of London, his no. 122. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Netherlandish
about 1625–1650, decorated in 1700s
