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Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.213.1-.71, Connecticut Historical Society, …
Smith, Bourn & Co. CDV Album of Saddles
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.213.1-.71, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright

Smith, Bourn & Co. CDV Album of Saddles

Original Owner (American, founded 1794)
Photographer (1860 - 1865)
Date1850-1900
MediumPhotography; black and white albumen prints mounted on cardboard displayed in album with leather details.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Album; H x W x D): 10 15/16 × 9 × 2 1/8in. (27.8 × 22.9 × 5.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (CDVs; H x W x D): 4 × 2 1/2 × 1/16in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 0.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
DescriptionPhotograph album for the display of cartes-de-visite (CDV) photographs. The album contains 71 CDVs all depicting side views of various models of Smith, Bourne & Co. saddles. The saddle types are noted above each image in pencil. The album is constructed of paperboard covered with marbled paper in a brown motif with tan leather covered spine and leather details on the corners. When closed, the page edges are red. A black leather square at the center front of the album reads, “SMITH, BOURNE & CO. / 144 ASYLUM ST. / HARTFORD, CT.” in gold colored gilt lettering.

(.1) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 3 Spanish” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.2) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 12 Spanish” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.3) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 10 Spanish” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.4) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 11 Spanish” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.5) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 3 [unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.6) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 Span- Large [unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.7) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 N. H.” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.8) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 8 N. H.” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.9) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 3 Yucatan” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.10) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 5 Ringgold” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.11) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 4 Ringgold” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.12) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “Banks No. 2” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.13) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 8 Kilgore” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.14) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 4 McClellan” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.15) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 7 McClellan” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.16) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 5 Mex” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.17) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “Banks Stamp Stockton” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.18) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “Stamp Stockton” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.19) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “17” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.20) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “19” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.21) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “20” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.22) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “21” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.23) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “22” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.24) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “23” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.25) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “25” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.26) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “26” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.27) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “27” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.28) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “28” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.29) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “29” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.30) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “41” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.31) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “42” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.32) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “43” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.33) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “44” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.34) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “4 Cal” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.35) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “5 1/2 Cal” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.36) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 Cal” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.37) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 9” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.38) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 NH [unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.39) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “Honda Cal” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.40) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “A CB” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.41) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “H CB” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.42) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “5 CB” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.43) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “5 1/2 CB” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.44) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 CB” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.45) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 5” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.46) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 9” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.47) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “Honda Amer” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.48) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 1 Span Pad” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.49) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 2 Span Pad” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.50) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “Honda Pad” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.51) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 4 Cal Pad” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.52) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “French Pad No. 7” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.53) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “[unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.54) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 4 [unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.55) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “5 ½ [unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.56) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 [unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.57) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “CB Shafter” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.58) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “H Eng” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.59) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 5 Eng” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.60) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 Eng” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.61) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 3 Eng” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.62) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “5 ½ Eng” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.63) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “05 Ride” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.64) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “5 ½ Ride” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.65) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 6 Ride” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.66) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 7 Ride” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.67) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 8 Velvet Seat” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.68) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 8 Hog” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.69) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “No. 8 [unclear]” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.70) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “9 NY” is written in pencil above the photograph.

(.71) Black and white carte-de-visite photograph, side view of a saddle. “5 ½ All over” is written in pencil above the photograph.
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