Military bridle
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, Cowrie, Brass, Metal
Measurements
300 mm (Width); 510 mm (Length)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1338887
Summary
Tenth Hussars military bridle set with cowrie shells in circular pattern on cheek pieces, with a central, brass star. Brass stars to centre of face strap, sides of neck strap (one side missing), others also missing. Cheek pieces concave inside.. CPW Item number 24.
Provenance
CPW Item 24 Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.