Bridle Rettes: Two Centuries of Equine Adornment (Hardcover)

Bridle rosettesfunctional objects that stabilized the bridle headstall, beautifully decorated and often imbued with family, political, or social symbolsare roadmaps of America, spanning the last 200 years and reminding us of the major contribution of the horse to the development of the country. Over 10,000 different varieties were produced between c. 1850 and 1930. In over 800 vivid color photos many of these varieties are shown. Chapters explore glass and metal rosettes and related hardware, composition rosettes, and rosettes representing various organizations, businesses (advertising), and the military. Two later chapters present information and photographs of rosette pins, and contemporary (post-1960) and recycled rosettes. Historians, horse enthusiasts, collectors, and dealers alike will all treasure this book.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	August 2011
Authors:	E. Helene Sage
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-3859-5
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > General
LSN:	0-7643-3859-5
Barcode:	9780764338595

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