Double Bridle, 1930-1950
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Artifact Overview
To use horses for transportation or power, people developed a system of horse technology -- a saddle to create a seat, a bridle and bit to guide the horse, and shoes to help horses traverse roads.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bridle
Date Made
1930-1950
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2001.0.102.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Stainless steel
Dimensions
Width: 8 in (headstall, approx)
Length: 20 in (headstall, approx)
Inscriptions
Stamped into snafle mouthpiece: WJ LEE NEW YORK / BRITISH
Stamped into left curb shank: WS / BEST STEEL
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