Composite Three-Quarter "Black-and-White" Armor
Culture
Austrian
,
Culture
Flemish
, and
Culture
German
Date1560–1625
Mediumpainted steel and iron with modern leather
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsThe gauntlets bear the Nuremberg mark.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1170
DescriptionPainted with later blackening. Extensive composite of Austrian, Flemish and German elements.The cuisses are a bit finer than the pauldrons, and retain traces of their original leather and fabric lining. The bottom lame of the fauld has remains of the original pickadills.
ProvenanceBashford Dean (inv. no. 41) Purchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Dr. Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY), his number 300 in American Art Association Sale, November 23, 1928. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
German
about 1540–1625, with 19th-20th century restorations
