Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Luce Center
Harness bit
Object Number:
INV.868
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 9 in. ( 7 x 16.5 x 22.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on bit: "U.S.A."
stamped: on side bars: "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
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
