Object number
51/735
Collection
Description
Horseshoes are nailed or glued to the horse's hooves to protect the hooves from wear and tear. Nothing is known of the origin of this shoe, which has two caulkins - protrusions at the toe and heel of the horseshoe which provide additional traction.
Physical description
1 horse shoe; metal
Archival history
No Lavinia Smith No. recorded.
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Material
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_560.tif - High resolution image
