spanish
Pistols. Description: Pair of single shot flintlock pistols, each with wood stock and ramrod, steel lock trigger, and barrel, and carved brass triggerguard, butt plate, and mountings. Each... |
16th century|c. 1700
sword. Description: 16th C. Spanish sword. (B. Hopp 1982) Rapier with Scabbard. c. 1700. The hilt is iron with a wood grip wrapped with leather and decorated in a crosshatched pattern... |
c. 1800
"Knife from Mexico" wooden handle, unornamented (B. Hopp 1982) The knife has a flat, double-edged blade that terminates in a spear point. The one-piece hardwood grip has bevelled edges.... |
late 19th century
Parallels (4) antique navigational instruments. Description: 3 wood, 1 brass made in S.F. Dimensions: a. 6x1 1/2" b. 11x2 1/4" c. 17 3/4x2 3/4 d. 18x3" From the History... |
late 19th century
Parallels (4) antique navigational instruments. Description: 3 wood, 1 brass made in S.F. Dimensions: a. 6x1 1/2" b. 11x2 1/4" c. 17 3/4x2 3/4 d. 18x3" From the History... |
c. 1845
Engraving. Description: Old map: "Map of the Territory of the Rocky Mountains" (West of), engraved by S. Stiles. Marked "Lea & Blandrums California" in corner in pencil. Thin paper. ... |
constructed 1960
The ship model was constructed at Spain's Museo Naval for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Buttner. The original Atrevida, a corvette, served as flagship for Alejandro Malaspina on his scientific and... |
1750
This Spanish period cruciform wrought iron stirrup is a rare find. The style is new world only having come into popular use in Mexico in the early 1700s. Although its use was prohibited by the... |
Metate and grinder of stone. All used in Mexico or California by early Spanish families. Three-footed, rectangular grinding stone, with slight concave surface (jm 3/96) |
1759
Object: Five books. Noticia de la California, Vols. I to III, by Father Miguel Venegas, S.M. (Vol I=a, Vol II=b, Vol III=c) A Natural and Civil History of California, Vols. I and II, by Miguel... |
1759
Object: Five books. Noticia de la California, Vols. I to III, by Father Miguel Venegas, S.M. (Vol I=a, Vol II=b, Vol III=c) A Natural and Civil History of California, Vols. I and II, by Miguel... |
Bayberries & bayberry "tallow". Made by Mrs. Lucy Briggs A: tallow cone |
1759
Object: Five books. Noticia de la California, Vols. I to III, by Father Miguel Venegas, S.M. (Vol I=a, Vol II=b, Vol III=c) A Natural and Civil History of California, Vols. I and II, by Miguel... |
1759
Object: Five books. Noticia de la California, Vols. I to III, by Father Miguel Venegas, S.M. (Vol I=a, Vol II=b, Vol III=c) A Natural and Civil History of California, Vols. I and II, by Miguel... |
1757
Object: Five books. Noticia de la California, Vols. I to III, by Father Miguel Venegas, S.M. (Vol I=a, Vol II=b, Vol III=c) A Natural and Civil History of California, Vols. I and II, by Miguel... |
Spanish-Mexican period
From the History Information Station: Object: Three camphorwood chests made in Canton, China, for trade, circa 1850-1900. The adobe houses on the ranchos had no closets and little furniture, so... |
1805 - 1818
Chest. Description: colonial; Mexican cupboard used for storing books, painted blue. Chiapas, Yucatan origin. From the History Information Station Object: Wooden cupboard made in... |
1727
(Missal) Canon of the Mass as used by Bishops or Prelates for solemn or private celebration - 1727 Urbini - printed at the Chapel (Cappellae) of the most Holy Sacrament by Antonium Fantauzzi.... |
1589
Map. Description: Old engraved map by Abrahamus Ortelius; "Maris Pacifici"; 1589 Latin text; colored map From the History Information Station Object: Map. Maris Pacifici, dated... |
17th century
Painting. Description: Mexican Colonial painting of Santiago in battle; oil on wood; Saint James on grey horse. He is in armour with a red cloak, carrying white standard with red cross, and... |
1842
Tray and cup of china, decorated 1842. All used in Mexico or California by early Spanish families. A: Tray B: cup From the History Information Station Object: Teacup... |
16th century
Bowl. Description: Talavera bowl; various colors of blue; man on a horse covers the bottom of the bowl. From the History Information Station Object: Ceramic bowl made in the 16th... |
18th C
Oil painting. Description: Oil painting, framed, 18thC, Spanish colonial. Of man and woman on ship giving thanks to Christ for safe voyage. Painter unknown. From the History Information... |
1833-1851
Uniform, Dragoon lieutenant, 1833-1851. Pants and coat. Five buttons missing from the tail, one missing from the cuff, and ten from the front. Incorrect "A" and "R" buttons... |