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Head bells and a plume were a common form of horse decoration and were attached to the bridle behind the ears. This set consists of two bells, of different sizes, and a horse hair plume dyed red. Lavinia Smith acquired them from Mr Albin Budd of Curry Rivel, Somerset.

1 set ot head bells and plume: metal; horse hair; good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'Head bells and plume were a common form of horse ornament. They were attached to the strap of the bridle which passes behind the horse’s ears. // The plume was made of horse hair, dyed blue, white and red. // These head bells belonged to Albin Budd of Curry Rivel (Somerset). They consist of two bells of odd sizes, and a red plume. // See also 51/195M.', Lavinia Smith No. 722, Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) – 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Horse furniture // 72-73 Topknots from Albin Budd, CurryRivel [sic] Som.', Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) page 17 - 'Topknot with Bells // [pencil sketch] // No. 72 or 73' (The pencil sketch is coloured)

Metal, Hair, horse

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)