Obverse of the 1793 coin bears the bust of King Charles IV, and the words "Carolus IIII Dei Gratia." The reverse features Spanish crown, coat of arms, and margin inscription "HISPAN ET IND REX M 8R F M"
Obverse side of coin depicts shield and crown, with "Philippus" on margin. Reverse side of coin depicts the coat of arms of Castile and León. Date not known, but likely from early to mid 1700's; possibly minted during Spanish King Philip V's...
This sash is woven from red, blue, and khaki colored threads believed to be from Spanish military uniforms. The piece is designed with white beads and fringe, and was thought to be worn by Encarnacion Chireno, who died in the Battle of Nacogdoches...
Obverse side of coin depicts the bust of Carolus IIII, and the inscription "Dei Gratia"; the year is possibly 1799. The reverse margin is inscribed "HISPAN ET IND REX M 1R F M" with the crown and coat of arms of Castile and León.
The obverse shows a lion facing right leaning on a shield, with the inscription "Cien Piezas en Kilog" (100 pieces in a kilogram) and "Diez Centimos." The reverse of the Spanish coin shows a seated figure and the words "Diez gramos" (10 grams), and...
This is a Spanish Colonial iron ring bit designed in the Moorish tradition. It has a curved mouthpiece and cheekplates. Small dangles known as "ficas" adorn the sides of the bit, and lengths of chain are attached to either side. The bit is the...
This Spanish horse bit is designed with two curved iron side pieces ending in loops. The pieces are joined with a semi-circular iron mouthpiece. A bit is the metal mouthpiece of a bridle that serves to control, curb, and direct an animal.
This drinking container is made from the dried, hollowed-out shell of a gourd. The container may also be called a calabash, named after the French and Spanish words for gourd.
