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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American?
Title:ear protectors
Date Made:1850-1925
Type:Tool - Agricultural
Materials:textile: off-white netted cotton; red wool
Place Made:United States
Accession Number:  HD V.011
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. M.Z. Smith
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Ear protectors were sometimes put onto horses. They could be functional, to protect a horse's ears from insects, wind, or cold, or decorative, for a pageant or funeral/mourning. This example appears to be for the latter category. An open, netted foundation of cotton is decorated with red wool tassels, some of which may be replaced.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Cotton; Wool

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