Great War horse padding to prevent injuries during load carrying

Made:
1914-1918

Great War horse padding to prevent injuries during load carrying, English(?), 1914-1918

Details

Category:
Veterinary Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A630947
Materials:
covering, leather, cloth, sackcloth and stuffing, horsehair
Measurements:
length 730 mm
thickness 100 mm
type:
horse padding

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