Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Watering bit
Object name
Watering bit
Date
1875-1950
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 16 x 1 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 40.6 x 2.9 cm )
Description
Steel snaffle watering bit with two loops forming the joint in the center; two rings attach to the bit ends and to stirrup shaped fasteners at both ends to which the reins are attached.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jennings
Object Number
INV.892
Marks
stamped: on bit: "V. B. & Co./ FORGED/ BRITAN"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
