Saddle Detail Views
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
American, founded 1794
Datec. 1980s
Mediumblack and white photographic prints on Kodak photo paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (.101-.104): 5 × 8in. (12.7 × 20.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (.105-.106): 8 × 5in. (20.3 × 12.7cm)
Primary Dimensions (.105-.106): 8 × 5in. (20.3 × 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
DescriptionSix black and white photographs of detail views of a brown leather saddle being constructed.
(.101) Detail view of the underside of a brown leather saddle. The saddle is on a saddle stand and lifted by an unidentified man wearing a dark sweater, denim apron, and a wedding band, only his torso and hand are visible.
(.102) Detail view of the saddle flap and billets of a brown leather saddle.
(.103) Detail view of a workman attaching the cantle to the saddle, only the worker’s hands are visible.
(.104) Detail view of the cantle of a brown leather saddle.
(.105) Detail view of the rear end of a brown leather saddle on a saddle stand.
(.106) Detail view of the front end of a brown leather saddle on a saddle stand. A paper tag on a string is affixed to the saddle. The tag is printed with the text, “THE / SMITH-WORTHINGTON / SADDLERY CO / HARTFORD, CONN.” Lines are printed on the tag below the text, “8954” is handwritten on the tag.
(.101) Detail view of the underside of a brown leather saddle. The saddle is on a saddle stand and lifted by an unidentified man wearing a dark sweater, denim apron, and a wedding band, only his torso and hand are visible.
(.102) Detail view of the saddle flap and billets of a brown leather saddle.
(.103) Detail view of a workman attaching the cantle to the saddle, only the worker’s hands are visible.
(.104) Detail view of the cantle of a brown leather saddle.
(.105) Detail view of the rear end of a brown leather saddle on a saddle stand.
(.106) Detail view of the front end of a brown leather saddle on a saddle stand. A paper tag on a string is affixed to the saddle. The tag is printed with the text, “THE / SMITH-WORTHINGTON / SADDLERY CO / HARTFORD, CONN.” Lines are printed on the tag below the text, “8954” is handwritten on the tag.
Object number2021.22.101-.106
Markings(.101-.106) Printed on reverse of photos in a repeating pattern: "THIS PAPER/ IS MANUFACTURED / BY KODAK"Collections
- Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
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Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
