Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
saddle
Title
saddle
Object name
Saddle
Date
1855-1863
Medium
Leather, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 38 x 18 x 19 1/2 in. ( 96.5 x 45.7 x 49.5 cm )
Description
Brown leather saddle without pommel with deep u-shaped seat and metal fittings; stirrups with leather toe protectors hang from adjustable leather straps on each side.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Shelton E. Martin
Object Number
1953.85a
Gallery Label
This saddle was used during the Civil War in the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863, by Major General James Barnes (1801-1869). He was the grandfather of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
