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Target Crossbow with Windlass

crossbow, probably mid-18th century; windlass, dated 1741
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Object Information
  • Title: Target Crossbow with Windlass
  • Date: crossbow, probably mid-18th century; windlass, dated 1741
  • Culture: probably Belgian or Dutch
  • Medium: Steel, wood (boxwood, pearwood, and possibly paduk), copper alloy, staghorn, horn, mother-of-pearl, hemp
  • Dimensions: crossbow, L. 44 1/2 in. (113 cm); W. 31 3/4 in. (80.7 cm); Wt. 19 lb. 3 oz. (8,712 g); windlass, L. upper part only, overall 22 1/16 in. (56 cm); W. 16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 12 oz. (4,430 g)
  • Classification: Archery Equipment-Crossbows
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.1579a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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