Shot-Proof Cuirass (Breastplate and Backplate)
Object type: Cuirass (breastplate and backplate)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: French, Besançon
Date: early 18th century
Medium: Steel, gold, brass, textile, leather
Dimensions: Breastplate (a): H. 18 3/4 in. (47.5 cm); W. 12 3/4 in. (32.3 cm); D. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Wt. 15 lb. (6804 g); backplate (b): H. 16 1/2 in. (42 cm); W. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); D. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Wt. 16 lb. 8 oz. (7484.4 g)
Classification: Armor Parts-Cuirasses
Geography:  Besançon     
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2005
Accession year: 2005