Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Harness bit
Object Number:
INV.865
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 7 x 9 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 17.8 x 23.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on bit: "U.S.A."
stamped: on sides: "JosB&Co"/ Hand Forged/ STEEL"
Description:
Steel pelham harness bit; ribbed bit with bulbous ends fitted onto stepped fittings with two loops at the front and two rectangular holes cut out in the sides to which the reins or harness are attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jennings, 1948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
