Armour (protective wear): M.5-1946

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Armour (protective wear)

Description

Miniature pikeman's armour on stand

Notes

History note: Purchased by F.H. Cripps-Day from Fenton's, 1916 (£10).

Legal notes

Given by F.H. Cripps-Day

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946) by Cripps-Day, Francis Henry

Note

This miniature figure shows a type of half armour, that is just for the upper body, that was common throughout Europe in the later 16th century. It was probably made in the 19th century as a showpiece or a toy.

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.5-1946
Primary reference Number: 18784
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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