Silver-toned metal spur with attached leather strap. The spur consists of a U-shaped piece of metal with a two-pronged attachment at the center. Within the prongs is a round, freely-spinning piece of metal shaped into spikes (7 remaining). At the ends of the U-shaped piece, a strip of brown leather is attached with large rivets. The inner posts of the rivets are attached with a loose length of metal chain.
Context
Worn by John H. Hurley of Northfield, Vermont during the Civil War.
Acquisition
Accession
1948.11
Source or Donor
Hurley, Minnie H.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1860
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Spur
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
