Curb Bit
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Horse bit composed of a steel curved mouthpiece to which is pivoted a racquet shaped tongue piece, the long branches are joined at their ends by a curved rod forming the curb
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Steel |
| Brief description | Curb bit, steel, Flanders, 18th century |
| Physical description | Horse bit composed of a steel curved mouthpiece to which is pivoted a racquet shaped tongue piece, the long branches are joined at their ends by a curved rod forming the curb |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.183-1925 |
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| Record created | April 5, 2004 |
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