Horse Mannequin, 1880-1925

THF168728 / Horse Mannequin, 1880-1925
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Artifact Overview

Horses were an important part of transportation until the car took over -- and buying the right equipment was essential to horse owners. Late 19th and early 20th century shops that sold saddles, harness, and tack used horse display mannequins, much like this one, to encourage horse owners to purchase the equipment from their stores.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Display manikin

Date Made

1880-1925

Location

On Loan - Ringwood State Park

Object ID

96.0.150.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Papier mâché
Wood (Plant material)
Horsehair
Glass (Material)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 86 in
Length: 84 in

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Horse Mannequin, 1880-1925