Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saddle
Object Number:
X.374b
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
overall (folded): 20 x 23 x 22 in. ( 50.8 x 58.4 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Brown leather saddle with pommel and metal fittings, the saddle has a cover which slips over the back, fits the seat, and laces up beneath the pommel, there are stirrups on a stirrups strap, and a large metal ring with plaited horsehair ropes which wraps around the horse under the stomach and attaches to a large metal ring on the opposite side of the saddle.
Gallery Label:
This saddle was used during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry O'Reilly
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
