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Deer Lodge Prison Made Horsehair Lead Rope c. 1910

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 550.00 USD
Deer Lodge Prison Made Horsehair Lead Rope c. 1910
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The lot features a circa 1900-1915 finely handcrafted hitched horsehair (horse hair) lead rope believed to be Prison Made from the Montana State Deer Lodge Prison. The lead rope is not only braided, but rather “hitched” which is a more tedious and advanced craft. The piece shows excellent rich hand dyed coloring of white, dark brown and light brown. The piece shows slight fraying indicative of age, but overall is in very good solid condition. The lead rope measures 22 feet 4 inch long.