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
Double Bridle, 1930-1950