Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spurs: pair
Object Number:
1926.64ab
Date:
1861-1865
Medium:
Brass, steel
Dimensions:
each overall: 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 4 in. ( 1.3 x 6.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Brass arched band spurs with curved goads split in the center to hold a spiked disc; spiked screws at the center of the interior to attach spur to boot.
Gallery Label:
These spurs belonged to Lieutenant Fordham Morris (1842-1909) of the Fifth Army Corps, Artillery Brigade during the Civil War. Lieutenant Morris was the donor's father.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. R. Horace Gallatin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
