Saddle
ca. 1860 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This saddle and horse trappings would have been used in the betrothal procession of a child in India. The wooden saddle tree has gilt copper mounts and lotus bud pommel with a green velvet padded seat while the leather headstall, reins, crupper and straps are covered with square metal plates.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Metal, leather and velvet |
| Brief description | Saddle with trappings for horse for child's betrothal procession, metal, leather and green velvet Pune Bombay, c.1860 |
| Physical description | Leather saddle with trappings, metal fittings and accoutrements, used in the betrothal procession of a child in India, in all 5 pieces. |
| Object history | These object were previously on loan to the V&A. The original loan agreement was signed in November 1868 with original owner Sir Bartle Frere. All attempts to locate the lender (his family) have failed. |
| Summary | This saddle and horse trappings would have been used in the betrothal procession of a child in India. The wooden saddle tree has gilt copper mounts and lotus bud pommel with a green velvet padded seat while the leather headstall, reins, crupper and straps are covered with square metal plates. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.61:1 to 5-2005 |
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| Record created | April 27, 2009 |
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