Cuirass

French or Italian

ca. 1800

Not on view

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Title: Cuirass
Date: ca. 1800
Culture: French or Italian
Medium: Steel, gold, textile, leather
Classification: Armor Parts-Cuirasses
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.868
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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