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The Spurs of James J. Wheat, Pioneer Collector

Autor Bruce Bartlett Fotograf Brandi Price Autor Marsha Pfluger
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 noi 2008
With pockets full of cash and the help of trusted scouts, oilman James J. Wheat of Loving County, Texas, amassed one of the most impressive collections of horse spurs in the state. Drawing from the 920 spur pairs and singles and more than 100 bits Wheat donated to the Ranching Heritage Association in 1985, expert appraiser Bruce Bartlett has compiled a volume as rich in history as it is in full-color images.Spur aficionados, collectors, and Western historians alike will appreciate his detailed distinctions among particular makers, discussions of the Texas Style and other regional styles, as well as valuable information on the emerging collectors’ scene. With its lavish, oversized photographs and fine-grained descriptions, The Spurs of James J. Wheat presents a treat for the eye and a close look at a fascinating aspect of Western utilitarian art.
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ISBN-13: 9780976183464
ISBN-10: 0976183463
Pagini: 94
Dimensiuni: 307 x 239 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.89 kg
Editura: Texas Tech University Press
Colecția National Ranching Heritage Center

Notă biografică

Bruce Bartlett is an expert on early Texas spurs. A graduate of Baylor University, he serves on the boards of the National Bit, Spur and Saddle Collectors Association, the National Ranching Heritage Center, and the Witte Museum. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, where he operates an antiques dealership with his wife, Julianne.

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With pockets full of cash and the help of trusted scouts, oilman James J. Wheat of Loving County, Texas, amassed one of the most impressive collections of horse spurs in the state. Drawing from the 920 spur pairs and singles and more than 100 bits Wheat donated to the Ranching Heritage Association in 1985, expert appraiser Bruce Bartlett has compiled a volume as rich in history as it is in full-color images. With its lavish, oversized photographs and fine-grained descriptions, The Spurs of James J. Wheat presents a treat for the eye and a close look at a fascinating aspect of Western utilitarian art.