Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.3a-c, Connecticut Historical Society, No Kn ...

Saddle Plates

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company (American, founded 1794)

Mediumnon-ferrous metal printed with black ink

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions(L x H x Circ.): 2 × 1 1/4 × 5in. (5.1 × 3.2 × 12.7cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.

Object number2021.22.3a-c

Description(a-c) Three identical oval shaped saddle plates made of non-ferrous metal and printed with black. The printed saddle plate design features a center oval displaying the Smith-Worthington Co. monogram and trade mark information, "SWCo / TRADE MARK / CHARTER OAK / EST. 1794 / HARTFOD," and an image of the Charter Oak at center. The full company name is printed in a surrounding border. It reads, "THE SMITH-WORTHINGTON COMPANY / SUPERIOR SADDLERY " There is a 1/16th inch diameter hole on each end of the oval shaped saddle plate for attachment to the saddle.

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