Lady's Stirrup

French

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Ladies’ side saddles of the 18th and early 19th century were made with only one stirrup on the left side of the horse, which were shaped up as slippers that would give more stability and elegance to the rider. Here it consists of a small leather slipper is sewn on a regular iron stirrup.

Lady's Stirrup, Leather, iron, vegetal thread, French

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Lady's Stirrup, Leather, iron, vegetal thread, French
Lady's Stirrup, Leather, iron, vegetal thread, French
Lady's Stirrup, Leather, iron, vegetal thread, French
Lady's Stirrup, Leather, iron, vegetal thread, French
Lady's Stirrup, Leather, iron, vegetal thread, French

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