Object Record
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Metadata
Accession # |
1995.17.3.02 |
Item Name |
Stirrup |
Description |
Two steel stirrups designed with a bent spring that would release the rider's foot if thrown by the horse to prevent being dragged. Each stirrup has a serrated foot-rest and an arched framework with a loop at the top to attach to a saddle strap. |
Date |
1825 CIRCA |
Provenance |
Stirrups belonged to Kinnettles' resident, Alexander Harvey, who arrived in Fergus in 1838. Found in a cave along the banks of the Grand River behind the former Harvey home, by Hugh Cameron circa 1925. Cameron sold them to Hugh Templin of Fergus; they were later given to his son, the donor, in 1970. See accession gift binder for news articles. |
Person \ Organization |
Harvey, Alexander Templin, Hugh C. Cameron, Hugh |
Place |
Fergus |
Year Range from |
1815 |
Year Range to |
1835 |