Jack of plate, English, c1580-90, Royal Armoury, Leeds
Summary
Jack of plate, English, c1580-90, Royal Armoury, Leeds
Museum legend reads:
Jack of plate
English, about 1580-90
Formed of small iron plates sewn between layers of felt and canvas. It is unique in retaining its matching
sleeves. Both the jack and the sleeves are styled according to contemporary civilian fashion.
Photographed by me (Gaius Cornelius), at the Royal Armoury, Leeds 08-Jun-06.
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Date
1580
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Wikimedia Commons
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public domain