Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Side saddle with tag
Object Number:
INV.6337
Date:
ca. 1903
Medium:
Leather, suede, wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 22 x 27 in. ( 58.4 x 55.9 x 68.6 cm )
Description:
Brown leather side saddle; heavily padded underside lined with yellow wool; v-shaped pommel angled to the right with the seat angled to the left; leather flaps hang over the padded underside; entire saddle covered with brown suede; metal fittings stirrup leathers hidden beneath the leather flaps.
Gallery Label:
This side saddle was used by Mrs. Havemeyer ca. 1903.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
