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Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle

$10,350
£7,817.02
€9,029.87
CA$14,581.68
A$15,616.98
CHF 8,395.58
MX$189,677.36
NOK 106,082.26
SEK 97,126.19
DKK 67,469.61

About the Item

Deer Lodge Prison horsehair bridle. Made by one of the prison inmates. 3'4" reins ending in 26" cord plus flapper. Stag rosettes on nose band. Running dog rosettes on brow band. Double round cheek bands, flat hitched brow and nose band. Colorful with colors of red, pink, green and black, knots and tassels. The bit is a non-descript prison bit. This piece has been in one family for three generations. Slightly used but one would not notice. Has been well taken care of. Note included reads "This Arabic horsehair bridle was given to my stepfather, Gordon Norris Griggs 1930-2017 by his grandfather Norris Griggs who supplied the horsehair from his roach in Big Pines, WY. Was made in one of the prisons by inmates 1930-40s." Standard size. Family Owned Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Natural Fiber,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Coeur d Alene, ID
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AK0600_JP1stDibs: LU4019345352442

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