Single Buggy Harness
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Artifact Overview
A harness is used to hitch a horse to a horse-drawn vehicle. This harness, which allows a single horse to pull a small buggy, uses a horse collar to place the load's weight on the animal's shoulders. The harness's various components enable the horse to pull with comfort and efficiency, and allow the buggy driver to guide the animal.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Harness
Date Made
1880-1920
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.0.74.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Nickel (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)
Plate (Material)
Technique
Plating (Metal Coating)
Color
Black (Color)
Inscriptions
On bit: TESTED
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