Polearms (Class VII) — 19th century
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About this collection
This collection covers 151 polearm objects from the 19th century, delivered across 398 images in 7 ZIP assets. The Victorian era saw polearms survive primarily in ceremonial contexts — the Tower of London's Yeoman Warders, state ceremonial, and the dress uniforms of various royal and noble guards all retained historic polearm forms. The collection also includes exotic polearms acquired through colonial and diplomatic channels.
Why it matters
Victorian-era polearms reflect both the continuing ceremonial importance of these weapons and the 19th century's intense interest in collecting arms from around the world — making it valuable for research into both domestic ceremonial practice and the global arms trade.
Use cases & time to value
- Historical production design: Accurate period reference for film, game, and theatrical productions
- Arms and armour scholarship: Research into object typology, construction, and cultural context
- AI training: Labelled historical object dataset for recognition and classification models
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license museum-quality imagery for books and journals
- Museum education: High-quality imagery for galleries, exhibitions, and public programmes
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (VII. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | VII (Polearms) |
| 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
7 assets · 151 objects · 398 images · 19th century
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