Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr, Victorious
Date:
Object Number:
PR.052.48
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Tiffany spur; belonged to Abner Doubleday
Object Number:
1920.129c
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Brass, leather, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 8.6 cm )
Marks:
Interior of spur stamped: "TIFFANY & CO. / NEW YORK"
Description:
U-shaped brass spur with serrated iron wheel fastened to curved, stepped foot at bottom; pierced leather strap looped at top through slots of rectangular iron buckle that fastens; stamped with retailer name on inside of spur.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this spur was used by U.S. Major-General Abner Doubleday.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
