Longbow
Object type: Longbow
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Swiss
Date: 17th century
Medium: Wood (ash, lemon-wood), horn (stag), textile
Dimensions: H. 72 1/4 in. (183.5 cm); L. 78 1/2 in. (199.4 cm); W. near grip 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm); W. near nock 1 1/8 in. (2.9); Diam. at center of grip 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. near grip 3/4 in (1.9 cm); D. near nock 1/2 in (1.3); Wt. 652 g (23 oz.)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Bows
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914