Saddle, Pair of Stirrups, Bridle and Trappings

Title: Saddle, Pair of Stirrups, Bridle and Trappings

Date: ca. 1860

Culture: Tunisian

Medium: Wood, pigskin, rawhide, iron, felt, calfskin, cowhide, velvet, gold, silver, wool

Dimensions: L. of saddletree 21 1/8 in. (53.7 cm); W. of saddletree 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); L. of saddle cover 26 in. (66.0 cm); W. of saddle cover 22 in. (55.9 cm); L. of saddlecloth 39 in. (99.1 cm); W. of saddlecloth 29 in. (73.7 cm); L. of saddle pad 38 in. (96.5 cm); W. of saddle pad 32 in. (81.3 cm); L. of bit 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. of bit 5 1/2 in. (14.0 cm); L. of headstall 19 in. (48.3 cm); W. of headstall 8 in. (20.3 cm); L. of breast strap 45 1/2 in. (115.6 cm); W. of breast strap 3 in. (7.6 cm); L. of each pistol holster 16 in. (40.6 cm); W. of each pistol holster 6 in. (15.2 cm); L. of girth strap 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm); L. of neck amulet 21 in. (53.3 cm); L. of each stirrup 8 1/4 in. (21.0 cm); W. of each stirrup 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); overall Wt. 26 lb. 6 oz. (11.96 kg)

Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Saddles

Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

Object Number: 36.25.579a–m