Elbow Gauntlet

German, probably Augsburg

ca. 1595

Not on view

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Title: Elbow Gauntlet
Date: ca. 1595
Geography: probably Augsburg
Culture: German, probably Augsburg
Medium: Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy
Dimensions: L. 24 in. (61 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Gauntlets
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.907
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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