Object number
55/308
Exhibition
Description
This white plaster model horse, with a complete harness, was used as a display in a saddler's shop window in Earley, near Reading. It is thought to be late nineteenth century in origin.
Physical description
saddler's display horse: wood; leather; metalplaster; steel; paint
Label Text
<DIV STYLE="text-align:Justify;font-family:Georgia;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:16;color:#000000;"><P><SPAN><SPAN>1. Horse model // White plaster model horse, with a complete harness, was used as a display in a saddler’s shop window in Earley, near Reading. Late nineteenth century. // Special Collections and MERL 55/308</SPAN></SPAN></P></DIV>
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Model white plaster horse with many surface cracks, damaged ear and chipped based. Complete harness of leather and metal. Used to stand in saddler's shop window as demonstration of craft.'
Production date
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Late-nineteenth century
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Height 406 mm
- Length 457 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1068.tif - High resolution image
