Object number
55/323
Description
Horse gag or 'farrier's gag', used to keep a horse's mouth open. Thought to date from c. 1850 and used by a Blackpool pit pony keeper.
This is an iron horse gag, also called a 'farrier's gag', a veterinary instrument used when having to check inside a horse's mouth. It is thought to date from c. 1850 and was used by a Blackpool pit pony keeper.
Physical description
farrier's gag: iron
Production date
1850 - 1850
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_812.tif - High resolution image
