Backstrap
Category
Leatherwork
Date
circa 1800
Materials
Leather, metal and silver
Measurements
1650 mm (L)
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180862.29
Summary
One of two leather cruppers or backstraps. This strap runs the length of the spine from the saddle to the tail and has fixed spacing for the hip or loin straps.
Provenance
Purchased by the National Trust from the John George Herbert, 8th Earl of Powis and Powis Estate Trustees in March 2001.