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Horse Brass - Edward VII, 1901-1910
Reg. No: ST 034416
- Summary:
- Horse brass: Commemorative, Edward VII in centre. Border similar shape to a stirrup with a crenate edge. Marked "EVII at bottom". Type: cast brass. Date: 1901-1910.
Edward VII reigned from 22 January 1901 to 6 May 1910. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr W. Haysom, 1982
| Discipline: | Technology |
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| Tagged with: | amulets, animals, cultural beliefs, folklore, harnesses, heraldry, horse brasses, rituals, souvenirs, symbols |
| Themes this item is part of: | Cultural Diversity Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection |
| Primary Classification: | AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE |
| Secondary Classification: | Animal Husbandry |
| Tertiary Classification: | horses |
| Date Made: | 22 Jan 1901-06 May 1910 Cast horse brasses were first made in 1825, and following the introduction of motor vehicles and decline in horsedrawn transport, regular production ceased in the 1930s. |
| Date Used: | 22 Jan 1901-1939 With the move away from horse power to engines, cast horse brass were no longer produced after the 1930s. |
| References: |
http://www.horsebrassera.co.uk/history.htm, viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH http://www.nationalhorsebrasssociety.org.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=903&;SiteExtra=12607593&TopNavId=31&NavSideId=12554, viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH "COLLECTIONS - Strange Amulets for Horses", http://nmz.ponyclubvic.org.au/site/ponyclub/nmz/downloads/kcertstuff/issue9-april05.pdf, viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_brass, viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH http://antiquehorse.com/newbookspage2.html, viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH http://www.antiquehorse.com/antiquehorsepage3.html, viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH http://www.darwincountry.org/explore/000934.html, viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH |
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