Horse Mannequin, 1880-1925
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Horses were an important part of transportation until the car took over -- and buying the right equipment was essential to horse owners. Late 19th and early 20th century shops that sold saddles, harness, and tack used horse display mannequins, much like this one, to encourage horse owners to purchase the equipment from their stores.
Horses were an important part of transportation until the car took over -- and buying the right equipment was essential to horse owners. Late 19th and early 20th century shops that sold saddles, harness, and tack used horse display mannequins, much like this one, to encourage horse owners to purchase the equipment from their stores.
Artifact
Display manikin
Date Made
1880-1925
On Exhibit
On Loan - Ringwood State Park
Object ID
96.0.150.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Papier mache
Wood (Plant material)
Horsehair
Glass (Material)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 86 in
Length: 84 in
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