Not on display

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Saddle and Harness

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Saddle with high circular pommel for the lasso, cantle with corded mount, square stirrups and string girth, strong curb bit with players and cord reins. The saddle and cloth are decorated with leaf borders, flowers and foliage, the saddle and stirrup mounts are embossed with flowers and leaves.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Saddle
  • Horse Bit
Materials and techniques
Tooled leather and iron
Brief description
Saddle, stirrups and harness, with bit and reins, leather and iron, Spanish-American, 19th century
Physical description
Saddle with high circular pommel for the lasso, cantle with corded mount, square stirrups and string girth, strong curb bit with players and cord reins. The saddle and cloth are decorated with leaf borders, flowers and foliage, the saddle and stirrup mounts are embossed with flowers and leaves.
Dimensions
  • Saddle cloth width: 80cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Credit line
Given by the Misses Reed.
Collection
Accession number
M.157-1923

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Record createdApril 20, 2004
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