Shield
Date1800-1900
MediumHide, metal
DimensionsObject/Work: 550 x 500 x 130 mm
ClassificationsArms/Armour
Terms
Object numberC13460
DescriptionSmall shield made of a single piece of thick hide. Oval shaped with a peaked dome in the centre and two round knotches at the end. At the back of the dome a handle of hide is attached to the sides by thongs that emerge at the front. 4 metal staples reinforce the dome from the front.On View
Not on viewCollections
1800-1850
1750-1850
1837
1800-1900
1700-1900
1750-1850
1866
1830 - 1839
1700-1900
1800-1900