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1947.7.24.1

One of a pair of slipper stirrups. For other stirrup in the pair see [1947.7.24 .2] [EH [OPS Move] 4/4/2017]

1947.7.24.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of a pair of slipper stirrups. For other stirrup in the pair see [1947.7.24 .2] [EH [OPS Move] 4/4/2017]
Long description
One of a pair of slipper stirrups. The foot rest is wooden, hollowed-out and ornately carved in relief. Around the foot rest is a steel band, which in attached to the base of the foot rest with four rivets, and on one side is inlaid with a central white metal strip and decorated with golden-yellow chevrons. A rectangular brass hanger has been attached to the centre of the band on the top of the stirrup. For other stirrup in the pair see [1947.7.24 .2] [EH [OPS Move] 4/4/2017]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1901
Date collected
1884 - 1901
Acquisition information
Donated: 1947
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Steel Metal, Material White Metal, Process Carved, Process Varnished, Process Bound, Process Inlaid, Process Riveted
Dimensions
Height: max 187 mm, Length: max 220 mm, Width: max 149 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1947.7.24.1

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