Jean, this appears to be of 17th century form with residual peascod shape. The simple incised line decoration and method of attaching over the shoulders ( leather straps with steel/iron plate at the end with several holes to accept the two eyes at the nipples ) are both typical of the 17th century. What i'm currious about is the several points, at one shoulder, down at one corner of the waist, that seem to show delamination. The pics of the inside don't indicate and old patches. Is it possible this is of laminated construction?
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