Collection Highlights
President Lincoln at Home, Reading the scriptures to his son and wife
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.52
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spurs: pair
Object Number:
1941.1193
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
each overall: 2 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 17.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron spurs with a band arch, split curved goad with a large spiked wheel in the center; both band and goad decorated with stamped swags along the exterior; buttons at the band ends; chain boot straps.
Gallery Label:
These spurs were used by the donor as a prop in his historical paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
