Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Spurs and case
Object Number:
1950.48a-c
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Steel, leather
Dimensions:
each spur: 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 5/8 in.; case: 7 1/4 x 4 x 3/4 in.
Marks:
stamped: center of arch: "PEAL/ 11941/ STEEL"
Description:
Steel arched-band spurs; cylindrical spurs fittted with a ball head with a spiked dial through its center; two round buttons at the band ends; leather boot strap and buckle attached to the buttons. Leather case conforming to the shape of the spurs with a pocket for each.
Gallery Label:
These spurs were worn by Philip Sawyer when he rode in Central Park. Mr. Sawyer was the father of the donor and one of the architects of the New-York Historical Society's Central Park West building.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mildred Sawyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
