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Saddle Cloth

1700-1727 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Crimson silk velvet sadlle cloth and pair of holsters. The saddle cloth is edged with metal lace, silver braid, and a fringe of silver thread. The holsters have deep leather pockets for pistols


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Saddle Cloth
  • Holster Cover
  • Holster Cover
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Saddle cloth and pair of holsters, 1700-1727, English; Crimson silk velvet with metal lace and fringe
Physical description
Crimson silk velvet sadlle cloth and pair of holsters. The saddle cloth is edged with metal lace, silver braid, and a fringe of silver thread. The holsters have deep leather pockets for pistols
Dimensions
  • T.112 1917 length: 55.9cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • T.112 1917 width: 107.9cm (greatest) (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • T.112 a& b 1917 width: 60.9cm (greatest) (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • T.112 a& b 1917 diameter: 36.8cm (greatest) (Note: measurement converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Blenkinsopp Coulson
Object history
Used by Jane Blenkinsopp in 1727 on returning from her marriage to William Coulson
Collection
Accession number
T.112-1917

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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