Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medieval soldiers
Object Number:
1944.161a-j
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Lead, paint
Dimensions:
Part (knight on horseback): 3 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1/2 in. (8.9 x 5.4 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Collection of medieval soldiers, including knights of horseback, and knights standing with swords and shields; polychrome painted decoration.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these soldiers were made by a professor to illustrate the crusades.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. W.H. Moninger and daughter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
