Mail Collar
Culture
Western Indian
Date1700s
Mediumiron, brass
Dimensions79 × 108 cm (31 1/8 × 42 1/2 in.), 8 lb 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.862.1
DescriptionFormerly attached to mail shirt 2014.862. The collar, decorated with brass rings in Ganga-Jamni style, was attached with wires after the working life of the piece. It is of fine mail of light wire, alternating riveted and punched links. The brass links are riveted.ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
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Whole/Part