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Armor
English (Greenwich) about 1580-85
Steel, gold, leather, and brass; h. 69 1/2 in. (176.5 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1932 (32.130.6a-y) |
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Yes, this object is mostly made of a hardened metal known as steel. It was designed and created by the royal workshops in Greenwich, England, renowned for their exceptional work in armor. The intricate design was created through a number of complex processes, including etching, bluing, and gilding. This suit of armor was so elaborate that the owner, George Clifford, the third earl of Cumberland, would have worn it only in parades and on special occasions, such as tournaments.
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