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This is a three-quarter horseshoe. The short wing has two nail holes, while the long wing is fullered, with four nail holes. The shoe is part of a large collection of traditional craft products acquired from the British Council in 1960. Its origin is not known.

1 horseshoe: metal

MERL miscellaneous note, B. L. 22 March 1961 – ‘The British Council collection. // This collection of material which is covered by the accession numbers 60/430 to 60/791 contains examples of craft products made in the British Isles. The major part of the collection was prepared immediately after the Second World War for a travelling exhibition which was sent to Australia and New Zealand. // The collection was purchased for a nominal sum by the Museum in two portions, the one in the summer of 1960 and the other in February 1961. // For further details see the individual catalogue cards and the catalogue prepared for the temporary exhibition of the collection.’, MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘No indication is given of the origin of this shoe. One wing is much shorter than the other and has only two nails to hold it. The other wing is grooved and is supported by four nails. It is 5 1/2 in. long and 5 in. wide at the maximum.’, British Council Ref. No. Not known.