Pour point (armor)
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| Weapon type: | Protective weapon |
| Designations: | Pour point |
| Use: | Undergarment, armor |
| Working time: | 16th century and 17th century |
| Region of origin / author: |
Europe , the military, private individuals |
| Distribution: | Europe |
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The Pourpoint is a jacket and light armor from Europe.
description
The pourpoint is usually made of leather, it is lined and quilted and served as an undergarment for armor . The outside is richly embroidered with tendril patterns and flowers . The pour point is designed so that it can be worn as a normal piece of clothing. The sleeves reach to the wrist and the collar has a lacing that extends to the chest. Particularly thickly lined versions served as light armor, as they were strong enough to repel light blows.
Individual evidence
- ↑ George Cameron Stone, Donald J. LaRocca: A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times. Courier Dover Publications, 1999, ISBN 978-0-486-40726-5 (reprint), pages 512-513.
literature
- Karl Köhler, Emma von Sichart: A history of costume. Courier Dover Publications, 1963, ISBN 978-0-486-21030-8 , pages 302-303.
