Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spurs (2)
Object name
Spurs (2)
Date
1855-1863
Medium
Brass, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 6 x 6.7 cm )
Description
Brass and iron pair of spurs; U-shaped, scalloped brass spurs with curved, rectangular iron spike driven through hole in center, and curved, stylized foot with serrated brass wheel rod-fastened to bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Christine S. Trepp
Object Number
1931.86bc
Gallery Label
According to accession records, these spurs were used during the Civil War by Casper Trepp, who enlisted in the 1st United States Sharpshooters in New York City in 1861, and was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel by the time of his death at Mine Run, Virginia, in 1863.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
