I just had an email through from Hurley at www.bitsandspurs.com to let me know about the latest Bit & Spur Show/Swap.

Here are the details:

Mid-States Bit & Spur show / Swap. NEW: Bring your ranch cowboy gear too! No decor stuff! Saturday, January 9th, 9:30am-4:00pm indoors at J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, Route 66, Claremore, Oklahoma.

NEW: Last year, we were all crammed into that one large room. This year we will not only be setting up in that room but also outside in the hallways. Much better!

Makers, dealers, traders, collectors & the public are invited to attend. There will be no regular dealers set up charge. There are some costs involved though, in making this show possible, as well as the next one. So donations will be appreciated. If you are setting up a table or two and would like to help out, please see me, Hurley Hughes some time during the day.

If you need further information about the event please call Hurley Hughes at 918-343-0149 or see www.bitsandspurs.com where details about this event will be posted. Send your email questions or comments to spurswap@bitsandspurs.com.

Are you going?

This book is a must if you are interested in collecting anything related to western american memorabilia. The book, part of a 3 part series on cowboy gear, features photographs by David R. Stoecklein showing cowboys spurs and related items in glorious color and in perfect detail.

The amazing workmanship can be seen in each of the items that David has chosen to photograph and they are all stunning images and great examples of the skill of their makers.

You will be able to learn about the different styles and types of cowboy spurs and how they changed through the ages and how they differed in different parts of the country. You will also be able to see great examples of Mexican and Spanish spurs.

With each photograph comes a back story of the item being shown which only adds to the richness of the images you are looking at.

If you are an antique cowboy spurs collector or are interested in fine vintage American items, then this book will be a perfect addition to your bookshelf.

Buy the book at Amazon now.

See a list of other books by David R. Stoecklein featuring Western American photographs and information.