Name/TitleHobble
About this objectHobble for restraining horses. It would be put around fetlock so chain drags behind. If horse tries to move off its hind leg it will stand on chain. From Algers blacksmiths.
Medium and MaterialsIron
MeasurementsLength:445mm
Width:139mm
Depth:58mm
Object numberSTMEA:2018-519
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Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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