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In the seventeenth century, buff coats became a popular alternative to plate armor, as they are fairly light and flexible and yet strong enough to give protection against sword cuts.
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Title: Buff Coat
Date: probably mid-17th century
Culture: Western European
Medium: Leather
Dimensions: L. 30 in. (76.2 cm)
Classification: Costumes-Buff Coat
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Accession Number: 20.149.8
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