Backplate early 17th c.
One piece back shaped to the shoulders and flared at the waist. Neck, arms, and edge of waist flare with plain inward turned rolls. Rough from the hammer surface. Most old black finish remains. Straps at the shoulders and a belt at the waist. Belt with a nice iron buckle. A later hole in the center of the back. This type of hole has sometimes been used to mount the back to a wall, and then the breast is secured to the back to hang a "half suit" from the wall.
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