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Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.107, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyri…
Detail Views of Saddle No. 229
Gift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co., 2021.22.107, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Detail Views of Saddle No. 229

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company American, founded 1794
Datec. 1980s
Mediumblack and white photographic prints on Kodak photo paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (.107 & .108): 8 × 5in. (20.3 × 12.7cm)
Primary Dimensions (.109-.119): 5 × 8in. (12.7 × 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
DescriptionThirteen black and white photographs of detail views of saddle #229 manufactured by the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. of Hartford, Connecticut.

(.107) Detail view of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle on a saddle stand in a workshop. #299 is written on a piece of masking tape affixed to the cantle of the saddle.

(.108) Detail view of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229, on a saddle stand in a workshop. A worker’s hand is lifting the skirt of the saddle to reveal the saddle hardware and the Smith-Worthington Co. saddle plate. The worker is wearing a plaid shirt, only his hand and wrist are visible.

(.109) Detail view of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229. A worker’s hands are lifting the skirt of the saddle to reveal the saddle’s hardware and a portion of the Smith-Worthington Co. saddle plate.

(.110) Detail view of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229. A worker points to an area of stitching on the pommel only the worker’s hand is visible.

(.111) Detail view of the cantle area of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229.

(.112) Detail view of the cantle area of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229. A worker points with a pen to an area of cracked leather, only the worker’s hand is visible.

(.113) Detail view of a worker’s hand on an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229.

(.114) Detail view of the cantle area of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229.

(.115) Detail view of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229, on a saddle stand in a workshop. A worker’s hand is lifting a saddle flap to reveal the various straps and D-rings beneath. The worker is wearing a plaid shirt, only his hand and wrist are visible.

(.116) Detail view of the seat of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229.

(.117) Detail view of the seat and girth strap of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle #229.

(.118) Detail view of the cantle area of the cantle area and gullet of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle # 229.

(.119) Detail view of the cantle area of the cantle area and gullet of an English style Smith-Worthington saddle, saddle # 229.
Object number2021.22.107-.119
Markings(.107-.119) Printed on reverse of photos in a repeating pattern: "THIS PAPER/ IS MANUFACTURED / BY KODAK"
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