Object number
59/120/1
Description
A belly band is a strap that goes under the belly to prevent the shaft of the cart from rising up. Used on the Godman Estate in Horsham.
This belly band is part of the harness for a cart horse. A belly band is a strap that goes under the belly of the horse to prevent the shaft of the cart from rising up. The harness was used on the Godman Estate in Horsham, West Sussex, and at Pepper Gate Farm in Lower Beeding, West Sussex.
Physical description
Harness belly band: leather, metal
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5602.tif - High resolution image
