End of Year Western, American Indian & Jewelry Sale - Date Moved to DEC 5TH
Sat, Dec 5, 2020 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 15
Deer Lodge, MT Prison Horsehair Bridle C. 1950s
Estimate: $1,600 - $3,200
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
For you consideration is this Deer Lodge, MT prison horsehair bridle circa 1950's-60's. This bridle show exceptional craftsmanship with a twisting of variety of dyed horse hair and a core hitched design to the majority of the bridle. The crown piece, brow band and nose band are decorated with a flat hitched geometric design decoration that accentuates the piece with flare and bravado. The bit is a simple strait shank curb bit and the reins show a solid impressive core hitched design in the same decoration design as the construction of the bridle. In the western United States, the history of hitching is intertwined with the history of territorial and modern day prisons in the western United States. It was the first hobby at Montana State Prison, dating back to the territorial prison in Deer Lodge. Charlie Russell, the famous western artist, wrote about men down at Deer Lodge “twistin hairs”. Other commonly known prisons for horsehair were located at Yuma and Florence Arizona; Rawlins, Wyoming; and Walla Walla, Washington. The condition of this bridle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved good working condition. The overall measurements of this 56" from tip of reins to crown piece and overall measurements of the bridle are 29" x 7" x 6". (The bridle does not include the horsehead display)
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