Breeching
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, Metal
Measurements
180 mm (Width); 1000 mm (L)
Order this imageCollection
Gibside, Tyne and Wear
NT 635392.2
Summary
A section of horse harness, part of GIB/L/16.1, leather strap and and metal chain. Breeching passes around the horse's back legs and is used to slow or stop a carriage.