Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spurs: pair
Title
Spurs: pair
Object name
Spurs
Date
ca. 1898
Medium
Metal, leather
Dimensions
each overall: 5 x 3 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 9.5 x 1 cm )
Description
Metal arched-band spurs witha cylindrical goad fitted with a ball head with a spiked wheel inside; buttons on the ends of the bands; leather boot straps attach to the buttons.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Thomas H. Barber
Object Number
1954.118de
Marks
stamped: inside band: "HARRISON & NIXON/ IMPORTERS/ NEW YORK"
Gallery Label
These spurs were worn by Colonel Thomas Henry Barber (1844-1905) of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, New York Volunteers, during the Spanish-American War. He was appointed Brigadier-General by the President of the United States for the War with Spain on January 10, 1899. The donor was his son.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
