Lady's Stirrup

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late 18th–19th century · Leather, iron, vegetal thread · Arms and Armor

Ladies’ side saddles of the 18th and early 19th century were made with only one stirrup on the left side of the horse, which were shaped up as slippers that would give more stability and elegance to the rider. Here it consists of a small leather slipper is sewn on a regular iron stirrup.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 18th–19th century

Medium

Leather, iron, vegetal thread

Culture

French

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942