Cart saddle
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Iron, Leather
Measurements
600 mm (Width); 280 mm (L)
Order this imageCollection
Gibside, Tyne and Wear
NT 635379
Summary
A leather cart saddle from the Co-operative Wholesale Society, trimmed with brass and incorporating an enclosed iron band that forms a channel for chains and other harness. The saddle is padded and shaped on the underside to fit an individual horse.
Marks and inscriptions
CWS MAKERS NEWCASTLE (on brass shield)