Horseshoe

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Horseshoe

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.139

Description

U-shaped horseshoe with four spikes, two at the apex and two at either ends: three square-shaped holes on that go from front to back on opposite sides across from each other; paper tag attached reads: "A winter horseshoe with spikes to get along deep snow. As described by Mrs. Louise Keplitz."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

5 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 5 in. (14 x 12.7 cm)

Material

Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Rusty accretion that rubs off when touched.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Kitchen