Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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breast plate
Object Number:
1953.85c
Date:
1855-1863
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
overall (unfolded): 1 3/4 x 60 x 47 in. ( 4.4 x 152.4 x 119.4 cm )
Marks:
engraved: center of brass plate: "B"
Description:
Brown leather horse's breast plate with monogram, heart shaped brass plate with leather backing, three leather straps attached.
Gallery Label:
This horse's breast plate was used by Major General James Barnes in the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. He was the donor's grandfather.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Shelton E. Martin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
