Lady's Stirrup, late 18th–19th century. Silver, 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (8.9 x 8.9 x 19.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.219. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.219_SL4.jpg)
Lady's Stirrup, late 18th–19th century. Silver, 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (8.9 x 8.9 x 19.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.219. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1035_transpc003.jpg)
Lady's Stirrup
Arts of the Americas
On View: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, To Give Flowers
When the Spanish came to the Western Hemisphere, they reintroduced the horse to regions where it had long been extinct. This animal had a far-reaching impact on life and culture in the Americas, including the production of equestrian adornments and images. This elaborately decorated, slipper-style stirrup is a luxury example of riding equipment for women. The ladies of Lima, Peru, were renowned for their grace on horseback, and since they rode side-saddle, their stirrups were made singly rather than as part of a pair.
MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
late 18th–19th century
DIMENSIONS
3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (8.9 x 8.9 x 19.5 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER
41.1275.219
CREDIT LINE
Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1941 provenance not yet documented; 1941, purchased in Peru by Herbert Spinden for the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Lady's silver stirrup of slipper type. Flat lower part is openwork in allover foliate motif. Upper part has allover relief design of twining flowers and foliage. Solid arching piece above for attachment to saddle.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, To Give Flowers
CAPTION
Lady's Stirrup, late 18th–19th century. Silver, 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (8.9 x 8.9 x 19.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.219. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 41.1275.219_SL4.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 41.1275.219_SL4.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2014
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