Object details
Object number
M3s393
Creator(s)
Italian
Title
Horseshoe
Date
19th century - 20th century
Medium
Painted iron
Dimensions
14.6 x 12.7 cm (5 3/4 x 5 in.)
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings
Painted (on horseshoe): FERRO DI BUON CAVALLO IN MEZZA LUNA FERRA PER NOI I CAVALLI DI FORTUNA
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Gallery
Blue Room
Case
Crawford / Chapman Case
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