Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Luce Center
Spurs: pair
Title
Spurs: pair
Object name
Spurs
Date
1861-1865
Medium
Brass, steel
Dimensions
each overall: 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 4 in. ( 1.3 x 6.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description
Brass arched band spurs with curved goads split in the center to hold a spiked disc; spiked screws at the center of the interior to attach spur to boot.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. R. Horace Gallatin
Object Number
1926.64ab
Gallery Label
These spurs belonged to Lieutenant Fordham Morris (1842-1909) of the Fifth Army Corps, Artillery Brigade during the Civil War. Lieutenant Morris was the donor's father.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
