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Montana Deer Lodge Prison Made Horse Hair Bridle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Montana Deer Lodge Prison Made Horse Hair Bridle
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The lot features an antique to vintage very finely hand crafted hitched horse hair bridle and reins believed to be Prison Made from a Montana State Deer Lodge Prison Inmate. The bridle and reins are not braided, but rather "hitched" which is a more tedious and an advanced craft. The piece features a wonderful Western design with black, browns, and white. The bridle headstall would have been worn for showing a horse or parades as it is an exquisite piece. Has wonderful hand dyed and natural colored horse hair bridle (possibly with a mixture of nylon) from the first to third quarter of the 20th century. Very good condition. Reigns are 101” L