Wheel Spur

1942.02.0002A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Wheel Spur   (1942.02.0002A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Land Transportation T&E
  4. :
  5. Land Transportation Accessories
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Mexican

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 39.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.5 cm
Weight 357 g
Measuring Remarks Length is with leather strap extended. Width is of heelplate. Depth is the diameter of spur.
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Forging, Sewing, Tanning, Tooling
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (5YR 3/6) -Main color of leather. Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) -Main color of spur. Light Olive (5Y 5/6) -Brass color on spur.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Morgan Brooks
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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