Cuirass (Char-aina)
Object type: Cuirass (Char-aina)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Indian
Date: early 19th century
Medium: Steel, gold, textile (satin)
Dimensions: Plate (a); H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.9 oz. (762.6 g); plate (b); H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.7 oz. (785.3 g); plate (c); H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.9 oz. (592.5 g); plate (d); H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 7.8 oz. (674.7 g)
Classification: Armor Parts-Cuirasses
Credit line: Gift of S. S. Howland, 1908
Accession year: 1908