Highly decorated metal spur with chain attached to one side of heel piece, early 18th century
Description
Spur with about 2.75" diameter; eight prongs originally, now only six coming from the axis; highly decorated overall; chain attached to one side of heel piece; tag reads, "California or Mexico 1700-1750, Gift of...".
Dates
- early 18th century
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Overall: 7 × 3 1/2 × 2 3/4 in. (17.8 × 8.9 × 7 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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