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- Horse Hat, 1890-1915 - Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Horse Hat, 1890-1915
Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.
- Horse Hat, 1890-1915 - Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Horse Hat, 1890-1915
Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.
- Horse Hat, 1890-1915 - Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Horse Hat, 1890-1915
Beginning in the late-19th century, American animal welfare proponents suggested that work horses wear hats to help keep the animals cool in summer. Soon, bonneted horses pulling omnibuses, hacks, delivery wagons, and other vehicles appeared on city streets. The use of horse hats waned when some questioned their effectiveness, and as electric and gas-powered vehicles replaced the hard-working horse.