Saddle No. 70
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
American, founded 1794
Date1919
Mediumblack and white gelatin process photographic print
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 9 5/8 × 7 1/16in. (24.4 × 17.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
DescriptionTwo copies of a black and white photograph of Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. saddle No. 70. The saddle was made in the Western style and featured stamped leatherwork details. It is displayed with the necessary saddle accoutrements. There are handwritten inscriptions on the obverse in black pen and on the reverse in pencil related to the saddle construction details.
Object number2021.22.139a-b
Markings(.139a) Stamped on reverse in purple ink: "MADE BY / ARCHER'S ART SHOP. / 110 E Houston St., / SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS"(.139a) Stamped on reverse in black ink: "RECIEVED / APRIL 21 1919"
(.139b) Stamped on reverse in purple ink: "MADE BY / ARCHER'S ART SHOP. / 110 E Houston St., / SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS"
(.139b) Stamped on reverse in black ink: "RECIEVED / APRIL 21 1919"Inscribed(.139a) Handwritten, obverse, lower right quadrant: "No 70- / [unclear] 15" - 1 mm / [unclear] 16" MR VR M. N."
(.139a) Handwritten, reverse, upper quadrants: "#70 Special / Stamps ed like 35 / 30 [unclear] 15 P - CMM V. M. E. / 20 [unclear] 16 P - LMPvn V. M. N. / 16-24-21 / 15-23-[unclear]"
(.139b) Handwritten, reverse, upper quadrants: "#70 Estampada como la #35, / campana abultada. / OR HH 15" $42.00 / OY SS 16" $44.00"
(.139b) Handwritten below center, reverse, in red: "70"
Collections
- Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
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