University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
53/221
Collection
Titus Barham Collection
Description
This horse brass face piece shows a 'sun' emblem. It has a leather backing piece and strap.
This horse brass face piece shows a 'sun' emblem. It has a leather backing piece and strap.
Physical description
1 face piece: leather; metal (brass); good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: FACE PIECE // Accession number: 53/221 // Classification: LIVESTOCK Horses harness// Negative number: 60/2224 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: TITUS BARHAM COLLECTION 1953 // Store: Small stores // Condition: Good // Recorder, date: JMB 26.9.80 // Description: Brass showing a 'sun' emblem with leather backing piece and strap. // Dimensions: Length: 16.5 cm Width: 9.0 cm // Associated information: // References:'
Object name
Horse brass
Material
Metal, brass, Leather
Technique
Stitched, Stamped
Dimensions
- Length 165 mm
- Width 90 mm
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : harnessing and shoeing
Horse
Associated person/institution
The Titus Barham Collection (Collector)