Collins, Grace (nee Gordon)
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horse harness
Description:
An antique horse harness donated by Grace Collins and it belonged to her mother, Eve Gordon. The harness is typical of the type of harness that would be used with the carriage. The harness has four pieces that would be used to attach the horse to the wagon. a) Bit, Bit strap, Noseband, Blind, Head Crown and Traces. b) Belly band and Connectors. c) Collar and back band. d) Connecting strap (1'' width). e) Connecting strap (.5'' width).
Date of Object:
ca. 1950s
Accession #:
020.06.01abcde
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horse carriage
Description:
Horse carriage that was purchased from the George Walker estate sale in the 1990s by Grace Collins. The carriage was used to deliver mail by wagon to Mount. Currie and Walkerville.
Date of Object:
Unknown
Accession #:
020.06.02
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