Horse Collar

Dateca. 1900

Mediummetal, leather, straw

Dimensions19 1/2 × 14 1/2 × 5 in. (49.5 × 36.8 × 12.7 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Paul Symonds

Object numberPC1975.72.2

DescriptionThis object is a circular leather horse collar with a metal latch. The collar is stuffed with hay to provide additional padding for workhorses as they plowed fields or transported goods and people. Numerous scratches are visible on the leather with significant fatty spew prevalent as well, indicating that this collar was well-used. A metal hame that fits around the collar and connects the horse to cargo is missing.

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