A3087

Armour; buff leather coat for protection against sword cuts; large hole in front of coat has been patched with chamois ; green velvet cuffs. Dimensions are approximate. Buff coats A3086, A3087 & A3088 may be those referred to in the Cathedral Accounts for May 31st 1684: 'Six new buff coats £15.2s.6d. Paid 1s.6d. for bringing them down from London'.

late 17th century

armour, buff coat

leather, textile