Horse Hat, 1890-1915
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Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.
Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.
Artifact
Straw hat
Date Made
1890-1915
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.264
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Straw (Plant material)
Net (Textile)
Color
Beige (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in
Width: 9.25 in
Length: 11.5 in
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