Object number
2002/16/5-6
Description
Pair of horse riding spurs used by Henry Page, who was a carrier in Gallowstree Common and Kidmore End. Stamped 'C&M 1885" on the inside face.
This pair of horse riding spurs was used by Henry Page, the donor's great-grandfather, who was a carrier in Gallowstree Common and Kidmore End. The donor's family were farriers and carriers in the Gallowstree Common area in the early twentieth century. They are stamped 'C&M 1885" on the inside face.
Physical description
pair of spurs: metal
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'SPURS (4 pairs) // Description // 4 pairs Horse riding spurs. // .../5&6 - stamped "C&M 1885" INSIDE FACE // .../3&4 & .../7&8 - stamped "maxwell" on spur arm // "?PICADILLY LONDON" on pin // revealed during conservation // Associated information // These ['stirrups' scored through] spurs were deposited along with horse bits (see Acc. No. 2002/15). // Family were farriers and carriers in Gallowstree Common area in early 20th Century. Henry Page - depositor's great grandfather - was a carrier in Gallowstree Common and Kidmore End.
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Production period
Early-twentieth century
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