Functional object - Equine accessory, Ca 1900

Historical information

Used by horse rider to control their horse to urge them to go faster. Used by racing jockeys and competitive riders. Ca1900

Significance

As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900

Physical description

Tapered shaft covered in a cotton meshed cover. At one end a 50mm leather loop the other end a steel cap 180mm from leather loop

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