Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Harness bit
Object Number:
INV.871
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 7 x 8 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 17.8 x 22.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the side bars: "C. C. B./ BEST FORGED STEEL"
Description:
Steel driving bit; ribbed U-shaped bit with bulbous ends fitted onto two straight side bars with a 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.
