Buggy Whip, 1900-1920

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Artifact Overview

The driver of a horse-drawn vehicle used a buggy whip to communicate with the horse pulling the vehicle. Touching the animal with the whip told the animal to set a certain pace. Other harness and tack directed and controlled the horse and vehicle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Buggy whip

Date Made

1900-1920

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2004.0.13.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Rawhide

Dimensions

Length: 72.5 in (total length)