Horse brass
Horse Brass
20th century (made)
20th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Horse brasses were used to decorate the leather harnesses of working horses, particularly the cart and plough horses of the 19th century. They became popular as decorative items in their own right and were often sold as souvenirs of places or of historical events.
Shakespeare's Birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon is a popular subject for souvenirs and can be found adorning a wide variety of objects, some practical, some purely decorative.
Shakespeare's Birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon is a popular subject for souvenirs and can be found adorning a wide variety of objects, some practical, some purely decorative.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Horse brass (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Horse brass decorated with an image of Shakespeare's Birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Physical description | Horse brass decorated with a central image of Shakespeare's Birthplace with the words 'SHAKESPEARE'S HOUSE' beneath, and on the lower edge the words 'STRATFORD ON AVON'. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Summary | Horse brasses were used to decorate the leather harnesses of working horses, particularly the cart and plough horses of the 19th century. They became popular as decorative items in their own right and were often sold as souvenirs of places or of historical events. Shakespeare's Birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon is a popular subject for souvenirs and can be found adorning a wide variety of objects, some practical, some purely decorative. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.908-1981 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2012 |
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