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Set of Bridle Ornaments

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Collection Type

  • Transportation

Date

1860-1899

GUSN

GUSN-100923

Description

Set of four metal circular bridle ornaments, each feature applied intertwined initials "HG" and an applied beaded border, large metal loop on reverse for attachment to harness.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ORNAMENT, BRIDLE

Inscription

Front: "HG" Back: "COLGAN" (Monogram and Hallmark)

Additional Identification Number

366

Maker

J. W. Colgan & Co.

Dimensions

1/4 in (A-D) (D), 2 1/4 in (A-D) (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1947.197a-d

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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