Ox Bow Yoke Pin

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Ox Bow Yoke Pin

Entry/Object ID

NU 2020.37

Description

Small, iron ox bow yoke pin. Rounded arm pieces open and close.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

Time period based on dates of similar items found online.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Harness, Ox

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Harness, Animal

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tack, Animal

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Land Transportation Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Width

2-5/8 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Width measurement is for when arms are closed.

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Most likely iron.

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Exhibitions

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3