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Culture:American (possibly)
Title:shin guard; boot leg
Date Made:1790-1820
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:textile: leather (cowhide?)
Place Made:United States (possibly)
Measurements:Overall: 19 in x 6 3/4 in; 48.3 cm x 17.1 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2014.804.2
Credit Line:Date and source of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Single leather shin guard or protector or boot leg, used either for riding or a partially made up boot. Two leather handles at the top assisted the wearer in pulling this over the shins. Resembles the top of a boot.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Leather

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