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Composite Half-Armor
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Composite Half-Armor

Culture
Date16th century
Mediumsteel and leather
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1173
DescriptionNow consists only of cuirass with collar, plus one gauntlet.
ProvenanceGuy F. Laking Clarence H. Mackay Purchased by Museum on July 18, 1939 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for estate of Clarence H. Mackay. Paid $500 fro suit. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, Janaury 2014. (Components originate from different sources before Seligmann)
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