Object number
51/730
Collection
Description
A halter weight with a hole through the middle. Used for keeping the loose end of a horse?s halter lead taut when tied in the stable.
This is a round halter weight made of wood with a hole through the middle. It was used for keeping the loose end of a horse?s halter lead taut when tied in the stable. The end of the lead is passed through a ring in the manger and the weight is tied to the bottom. It is attached a halter (54/697). It is of a similar size to halter weight 51/729, but is more worn.
Physical description
1 halter weight: wood; good condition
Archival history
No Lavinia Smith No. recorded.
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_493a-b.tif - High resolution image
