Object number
53/219
Collection
Description
Brass face piece forms part of the decoration on a horse harness. It has a quadrilateral in the centre and cut out diamond shapes around.
This brass face piece forms part of the decoration on a horse harness, hung from the bridle between the blinkers. It has a quadrilateral in the centre and cut out diamond shapes around. It has a leather backing piece and strap with a buckle fastening.
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: 53/219T // Classification: LIVESTOCK Horses harness// Negative number: 60/2225 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: TITUS BARHAM COLLECTION 1953 // Store: Small stores // Condition: Good // Recorder, date: JMB 26.9.80 // Description: Brass face piece with quadrilateral in centre and cut out diamond shapes around. Leather backing piece and strap with buckle fastening. // Dimensions: Length: 17.0 cm Width: 10.0 cm // Associated information: // References:'
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Length 170 mm
- Width 100 mm
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
