Object number
63/201/1-2
Description
This halter was probably used for controlling a small horse or pony while breaking-in or training. It consists of a padded leather nosepiece with metal rings, attached to a thin leather strap with a buckle, and to a piece of cord. It was used by Mr H. F. Fuller of Rogers Farm in Newton, Suffolk, in the 1890s.
Physical description
Halter: rope, leather, metal
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: … // Accession number: … // Classification: … // Negative number: … // Acquisition method: … // Acquired from: … // Date: … // Store: … // Condition: … // Recorder: J. M. Betts // Date: 2.6.80 // Description: Padded & hinged leather nose piece with rings attached to a thin leather strap with buckle. A piece of cord also attached. // Dimensions: length of strap 30.0cm length of nose piece 14.0cm // Associated information: Used by H. F. Fuller of Rogers Farm, Newton, Suffolk. 60–70 years ago. // Probably used for controlling a small horse or pony while breaking-in or training. The nose piece could be pulled tight to exert pressure. // References:'
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5487.tif - High resolution image
