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