Suit of Mail
Object type: Suit of mail
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Indian, Central India
Date: 18th–19th century
Medium: Iron, brass, linen
Dimensions: helmet (a): H. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm); W. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.6 oz. (952.5 g); shoulder cape (b): H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 29 in. (73.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.6 oz. (952.5 g); armpit guard (c): H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 9.9 oz. (281.2 g); armpit guard (d): H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 9.6 oz. (272.2 g); gauntlet (e): H. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. (453.6 g)
Classification: Mail
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936