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Bridle with Braided Rawhide Reins

c. 1937

Clyde L. Cheney

Associated Names

Clyde L. Cheney

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1968

The image displays a hand-made cowboy bridle and roping rope. The bridle is on the right side, while the rope loops on the left. The color scheme consists of shades of brown and beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 53.7 x 32.5 cm (21 1/8 x 12 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9250

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: handmade cowboy bridle with ramel 1" = 2" Clyde L. Cheney

Wikidata ID

Q64540277

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