Shirt of Mail and Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shirt of Mail and Plate, by Unknown. Metal shirt with long sleeves and a high neckline, made of interlocking rings that form vertical stripes of silver and gold. The shirt is displayed on a black mannequin with a black neck piece. The shirt is long, extending below the waist, with a curved hem that is longer at the back. The sleeves are long and straight. The shirt appears to be made of metal chain mail. The background is a plain gray color.