Reproduction Thirty Years War Cavalryman's Armor: Breastplate
1913.09.0003E
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction Thirty Years War Cavalryman's Armor: Breastplate (1913.09.0003E) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Ernst Schmidt, maker of reproductions of arms and armor. This item was purchased from Ernst Schmidt and can thus be assumed to be a reproduction. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Thirty Years War |
| Date | Early 17th century |
| Culture | German? French? |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 51.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 42.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 18.5 cm |
| Weight | 2,482 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Metal--Steel, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales |
| Manufacturing Processes | Forging, Forming, Chased, Riveting |
Research Remarks
| Description | Photo of item appears in the catalog from Ernst Schmidt, republished by Mowbray in Arms and Armor from the Atelier of Ernest Schmidt, Munich. Page 111, Plate 68. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Mowbray, E. Andrew, Arms and Armor from the Atelier of Ernest Schmidt, Munich; Providene, Rhode Island, 1967. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
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| Reproduction | Yes, Reproduction made in 1913. |
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