DepartmentHispano

Shield

NameShield

CultureSpanish

Date18th century, C. Mather

Place madeSANTA FE?, NEW MEXICO, United States, NORTH AMERICA

Mediumorganic

DimensionsOverall: 20 1/2 x 24 7/16 in. (52 x 62 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Fred Harvey Collection, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1979.64.128

Collections

DescriptionShield of leather, painted with sewn leather thong through. Shape of 2 joined ovals with long sides joined at center. Painted in oil? a blue grey with border of brownish red and inscription: "(illegible) al presidio de santa fe de el ..."article regards the great value of the shield, its rarity.Con't