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Stirrups: HEN.M.175A & B-1933

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Pair of stirrups, steel

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Circa 1600 CE - 1630 CE

Note

These highly ornate stirrups include the common decorative motif of the heart which was used to decorate much English armour in the 17th century.

Materials used in production

Steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.175A & B-1933
Primary reference Number: 18759
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 14 April 2021 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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