Armour (Class III) — 19th century
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About this collection
This collection covers 26 Class III armour objects from the 19th century, delivered across 41 images in 5 ZIP assets. The 19th century saw mail and exotic armour enter Victorian collections through colonial acquisition, diplomatic gifts, and the antiquarian revival of interest in medieval arms. The collection includes Eastern mail armours, ceremonial pieces, and examples of the revivist interest in historical arms that grew throughout the Victorian period.
Why it matters
Victorian interest in medieval arms drove a significant trade in both authentic pieces and high-quality reproductions. The Royal Armouries' 19th-century Class III holdings reflect this collecting culture alongside genuine acquisitions from colonial and diplomatic contexts — illuminating Victorian attitudes to the past alongside the objects themselves.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Reference for mail and composite armour in period-specific film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Study of mail and plate construction techniques, period transitions, and regional traditions
- AI training for historical objects: Labelled mail and armour dataset spanning multiple centuries
- Museum interpretation: High-quality imagery for medieval and Renaissance gallery programmes
- Heritage research and publishing: Licensed imagery for books, journals, and exhibitions on armour history
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (III. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | III (Armour — Mail, Lamellar & Plate) |
| period | string | 19th century |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
5 assets · 26 objects · 41 images · 19th century
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