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Horse Hair Cinch

c. 1937

Edith Towner

Associated Names

Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a detailed illustration of a horse's girth. It features a central black woven area flanked by lighter-colored fabrics, with leather pieces attached at both ends, including rings for securing the girth. The image highlights the texture and construction of the materials, emphasizing the functional elegance of the equestrian equipment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.7 x 28 cm (13 11/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 33" long; 10" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14573

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556711

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