Boot with Spur

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
In the shape of a knee-high boot with tassle hanging from front, rotating brass spur at heel. Lid on top, hinged at back. Interior appears to have compartment for recessed pencil. Striker on sole of boot at bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
late 19th century
Accession Number
1982-23-1165
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Plated brass
Dimensions
6 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in. )
probably made in
United States
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Record ID
chndm_1982-23-1165
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq491d5b75a-bc3d-47aa-9695-3f371dc70d19

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