Thesiss

This thesis is a contribution to the study of late medieval English and French martial aristocratic culture. It uses transitional plate armor – a hybrid assemblage of iron, steel, leather, and cotton – and its representation as a point of analytical entry to understand what form…

Many museums invite the public to touch, handle, and even wear historical objects from their collections, whether originals or replicas, using these experiences to illustrate the past for their visitors. The purpose of this study was to explore how wearing armor affects people’s…