Tiffany spur; belonged to Abner Doubleday
Title
Tiffany spur; belonged to Abner Doubleday
Object name
Spur
Date
1855-1865
Medium
Brass, leather, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 8.6 cm )
Description
Brass, leather, and iron spur; U-shaped brass spur with serrated iron wheel fastened to curved, stepped foot at bottom, and leather strap looped through slots at top with rectangular iron buckle at left end that fastens to holes on right; stamped mark on inside of spur.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Object Number
1920.129c
Marks
stamped: inside spur: "TIFFANY & CO./NEW YORK"
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this spur was used by U.S. Major-General Abner Doubleday.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Model 1863 Cavalry Bit
Title
Model 1863 Cavalry Bit
Object name
Bit and bridle
Date
1863-1868
Medium
Leather, iron, brass, steel
Dimensions
Overall: 61 x 5 1/2 in. ( 154.9 x 14 cm )
Description
Leather, iron, and brass bit with bridle; blued iron single-rein curb bit has S-shaped lower branches with two cast circular brass rosettes riveted to upper branches on each side of cylindrical bar mouthpiece; brown leather reins fastened together with iron buckles and looped through two rings at front of lower branches; blued steel curb chain with brown leather strap cover fastened to back of upper branches; leather halter fastened with circular cast brass rosettes.
Credit Line
Presented by DeWitt M. Lockman, 1931
Object Number
1779
Marks
cast: rosettes: "US"
Gallery Label
This bit and bridle are of the type used by U.S. cavalrymen from the later years of the Civil War until 1868.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spur
Object name
Spur
Date
1880-1920
Medium
Tin, leather, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 8 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 22.5 x 11.7 cm )
Description
Tin, leather, and iron spur; U-shaped tin spur with cylindrical stud at bottom, sliding brown leather frog fastened to strap that snaps onto two iron studs at top, and circular-link chain suspended from spur with ring; stamped mark on strap.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert Lee Bullard
Object Number
1947.409g
Marks
stamped: strap: "C.Mc.D"
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this spur was part of the dress saddle equipment that belonged to the donor's husband, Robert Lee Bullard. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy in 1885, Bullard served in the campaign against Apache leader Geronimo and in the Spanish-American and Phillippine wars, before his promotion to major-general in command of the U.S. First and Third Divisions during World War I.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spur
Object name
Spur
Date
1880-1920
Medium
Tin, leather, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 4 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Tin, leather, and iron spur; U-shaped tin spur with cylindrical stud at bottom, sliding brown leather frog fastened to strap that snaps onto two iron studs at top, and circular-link chain suspended from spur with ring; stamped mark on strap.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert Lee Bullard
Object Number
1947.409f
Marks
stamped: strap: "C.Mc.D"
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this spur was part of the dress saddle equipment that belonged to the donor's husband, Robert Lee Bullard. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy in 1885, Bullard served in the campaign against Apache leader Geronimo and in the Spanish-American and Phillippine wars, before his promotion to major-general in command of the U.S. First and Third Divisions during World War I.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Strap
Object name
Strap
Date
1850-1870
Medium
Leather, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 21 x 1 in. ( 53.3 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Leather and iron strap; two small brown leather belts with iron buckle at right end fastened together with leather loop.
Object Number
1782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
bridle
Title
bridle
Object name
Bridle
Date
1855-1863
Medium
Leather, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 68 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 26.7 x 174 cm )
Description
Brown leather bridle with brow band attached to a large bit with metal medallions on either side showing the profile of an eagle in relief at the jowls; leather reins attached to the bit.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Shelton E. Martin
Object Number
1953.85b
Gallery Label
This bridle was used by Major General James Barnes during the Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. He was the grandfather of the owner.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spurs: pair
Title
Spurs: pair
Object name
Spurs
Date
ca. 1898
Medium
Metal, leather
Dimensions
each overall: 5 x 3 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 9.5 x 1 cm )
Description
Metal arched-band spurs witha cylindrical goad fitted with a ball head with a spiked wheel inside; buttons on the ends of the bands; leather boot straps attach to the buttons.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Thomas H. Barber
Object Number
1954.118de
Marks
stamped: inside band: "HARRISON & NIXON/ IMPORTERS/ NEW YORK"
Gallery Label
These spurs were worn by Colonel Thomas Henry Barber (1844-1905) of the 1st Regiment of Infantry, New York Volunteers, during the Spanish-American War. He was appointed Brigadier-General by the President of the United States for the War with Spain on January 10, 1899. The donor was his son.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spurs
Object name
Spurs
Date
1861
Medium
Brass, leather
Dimensions
each overall: 6 x 4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Brass arched band spurs with cylindrical goads fitted with a ball head with a spiked dial through the center; brass buttons at the ends of the bands; brass chain boot band, a leather boot strap and scalloped square metal buckle attached to the buttons.
Credit Line
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Object Number
1951.486cd
Gallery Label
These spurs were worn by Lieutenant Colonel Noah L. Farnham of the 1st New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York State Volunteers) when he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861. Farnum was originally part of Company B, 7th Regiment, New York State Militia. He died in Washington, of his wounds, on August 14, 1861. His funeral service was held at Christ Church in Manhattan. His remains were taken to New Haven and interred.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spurs
Object name
Spurs
Date
1860-1864
Medium
Brass, leather
Dimensions
each overall: 5 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 14 x 9.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Brass arched band spurs with cylindrical goads fitted with a ball head with a spiked dial through the center; brass buttons at the ends of the bands; brass chain boot band, a leather boot strap and scalloped square metal buckle attached to the buttons.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Hattie A. Myrick
Object Number
1951.429ab
Gallery Label
These spurs were worn by Lieutenant John R. Myrick of the Third Artillery, Battery E, who served at Folly Island, S.C. in 1864. He was wounded at Olustee (Ocean Pond) Florida, February 20, 1864.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spurs
Object name
Spurs
Date
1861-1866
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
each overall: 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 in. ( 13.3 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Brass arched-band spurs; curved spurs with a ball head and a feathered dial through its center; ends of band are buckles.
Credit Line
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Object Number
1951.497ef
Marks
stamped: Stamped - "ALLEGHENY/ARSNL"
Gallery Label
These spurs were worn by Brigadier General John Frederick Pierson. He served in the Civil War with the Seventh Regiment of the New York State Militia.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
