Arms & Armor

Love your visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art? Place a thoughtful reminder of your time in at the museum on your laptop, any surface at home, school or the office, or car! This sticker was designed by local artist Ana Thorne. Museum exclusive 3"...

These socks are designed and produced exclusively for the museum in Portugal.  The maker uses seamless toe knitting to create a sock without any stitches.  After you've worn them a few times, you won’t be able to go back to anything else...

Readied for the battle or possible a tournament, this detailed, hand painted reproduction shows a knight wearing the mantle with the coat arms of his lord and mail armor.  Examples of not only armor but coats of arms are found in the museum's...

This engaging book offers an introduction to and overview of armor in Europe from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, focusing in particular on the 16th century when plate armor reached its peak of stylistic beauty and functional perfection...

Through the exceptional permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this book looks at arms and armor as art—from warfare to war games, from hunting to the pursuit of glory. The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s holdings of arms and...