Target, plain metal (hammered), with original bullet marks (?). Octagonal boss in centre. Border of 24 sides with each apex having a washer (original?) and a new rivet. Eight brass (?) faces of a man. Leather on back with a new wool fringe.
History note: Mr James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Diameter: 65.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century#
Circa
1600
-
1700
Decoration
composed of
brass (alloy)
( uncertain)
Fringe
composed of
wool (hair)
Shield
composed of
steel
Back
composed of
leather
Parts
Hammered
: Hammered plain metal, with boss in centre
Formed
Accession number: HEN.M.155-1933
Primary reference Number: 18728
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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