Brigandine (body defense)
Artist/maker unknown, European
Geography:
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Date:
1570-1580Medium:
Steel; tinned brass; canvas; red silkDimensions:
Weight (Front portion): 13.3 lb., 13 pounds 4.9 ounces (6035 x 6035g) Weight (Rear portion): 10.1 lb., 10 pounds 1.6 ounces (4580 x 4580g) Weight (Total): 23.4 lb., 23 pounds 6.4 ounces (10615 x 10615g)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
1977-167-239a,bCredit Line:
Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Date:
1570-1580Medium:
Steel; tinned brass; canvas; red silkDimensions:
Weight (Front portion): 13.3 lb., 13 pounds 4.9 ounces (6035 x 6035g) Weight (Rear portion): 10.1 lb., 10 pounds 1.6 ounces (4580 x 4580g) Weight (Total): 23.4 lb., 23 pounds 6.4 ounces (10615 x 10615g)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1977-167-239a,bCredit Line:
Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977
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brigandine [x] european armor [x] italian brigandine [x] vest [x]A popular type of body armor as early as c. 1400, brigandines became increasingly uncommon after 1500 as firearms were becoming more effective. Probably intended for a noble patron, this example may be the latest western European brigandine known to exist.
