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Name/TitleAdjustable harness rack

About this objectAdjustable harness rack used to hold a horse collar and saddle. Used at Boundary Farm, Ilketshall St. Margaret.

Medium and MaterialsMade of iron

MeasurementsSuspension rod of 1 3/4 inch iron, 1 foot 5 inch long containing 7 keyhole slots, each 1 inch in length into which the head of the bracket fits.
This consists of a cylindrical rod of 1/2 inch diameter the head turned to fit into the slots. Shank 1 foot 3 1/4 inch bridle hook 5 inch measured round curve projecting forward. The shank then proceeds for another 4 inches and divides into 2 lateral hooks each 1 foot 4 inch measured round curve, these are to hold the collar and saddle.

Object Typeharness rack

Object numberSTMEA:A.3356

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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