Collection Highlights
"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Harness bit
Object Number:
INV.866
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 7 x 9 in. ( 8.9 x 17.8 x 22.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on side bars: "DANIEL/ DANIEL/ TRADE * MARK"
Description:
Steel pelham harness bit; ribbed bit with bulbous ends fitted onto two straight side bars with large rings around the bit ends and two rectangles cut out at the back; loops at the front of the bars have hooks attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jennings
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
