Functional object - Saddle cart/ van tree, Circa 1900

Historical information

used circa 1900 in agriculture and on draught horses

Significance

As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Physical description

Shaped to fit on horses back with two straps that fit around horses belly two metal rings for reins two brackets for strapping and a metal buckle on the end of the belly band

Inscriptions & markings

Pattern etched on back

References

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