University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
61/56
Description
This is a fly net, part of a horse's harness. It consists of a square mesh of string netting, and was used to keep flies away from the horse. It originally came from Snell Farm, Rowhook.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'FLY NET // Square mesh string netting // approx 40" x 40"'
Object name
Fly net
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : harnessing and shoeing
Horse