Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
Date:
ca. 1875
Object Number:
1937.1237
Medium:
Iron, paint
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Luce Center
Spurs (2)
Object Number:
1951.499ab
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 14 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: exterior: "OAKES" (a Frederick Oakes was listed as a watchmaker and military goods dealer in Hartford, CT c. 1838-1851)
Description:
Brass and iron pair of spurs; U-shaped brass spurs with rectangular slots for strap at top, and serrated, star-shaped iron wheel rod-fastened to curved foot at bottom; stamped mark on top exterior.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these spurs were taken from the boots of a Confederate officer at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 21, 1864.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
