A NORTH AFRICAN MAIL SHIRT, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
A NORTH AFRICAN MAIL SHIRT, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
formed entirely of riveted rings of flattened-section wire, with low neck-opening centrally divided at its front, short sleeves replaced during working life, and long skirt centrally divided at both its front and rear (moderate patination overall and some holing)
94.5 cm; 37 ¼ in long
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A NORTH AFRICAN MAIL SHIRT, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
formed entirely of riveted rings of flattened-section wire, with low neck-opening centrally divided at its front, short sleeves replaced during working life, and long skirt centrally divided at both its front and rear (moderate patination overall and some holing)
94.5 cm; 37 ¼ in long
