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02-13-2006, 05:58 PM #1
Thoughts on this chest protector!!
Just picked up this very primitive chest protector. Any thoughts to age on this one?
Rob L
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02-13-2006, 06:10 PM #2
Re: Thoughts on this chest protector!!
Rob, that is an extremely early primitive chest protector. Impossible to date, but definately 1800s. You have made quite a find. In my oppinion, that is Smithsonian material.
Mike H
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02-13-2006, 06:23 PM #3
Re: Thoughts on this chest protector!!
Rob- This one is anyone's guess. I was watching that auction on ebay. It has that great 19th century look to it, but hard to tell since its homemade. I love the leather belt that is attached to fasten protector around the waste,and the overall straps tied around the neck. If I recall the protector is on the small side, so my guess would be that some dad made this for his son around the TOC. Nice pick up.
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02-13-2006, 10:05 PM #4
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Re: Thoughts on this chest protector!!
hey guys i can date it - it's "OLD" lol lol
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02-15-2006, 01:02 PM #5
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Re: Thoughts on this chest protector!!
What did the LOA say?
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02-16-2006, 02:27 AM #6
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02-22-2006, 10:44 PM #7
Re: Thoughts on this chest protector!!
This thing finally arrived!! I hate when things are sent parcel post Anyways, it looks like it is filled with horsehair. It is pretty darn heavy. The size would actually be allright for a large kid or small adult. The only thing it doesn't cover is the area that probably matters most (looks like they figured out by 1910 as shown in Dan's picture) .
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04-26-2007, 05:01 PM #8
Re: Thoughts on this chest protector!!
Hey everybody. This is up for sale on eBay. I will accept offers if the reserve is not met.
Take care,
Rob
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04-26-2007, 08:06 PM #9
Re: Thoughts on this chest protector!!
Rob, you must have really been bitten by the T206 bug huh?