Saddle 1957

RCIN 93130

Description

Blue velvet and silver thread brocade decorated with w/m pointed studs. Leather and velvet girth. Raised back and front with smsll openings for legs. Saddle cloth segments attached to saddle. Leather thongs for chest and tail fastening with w/m floral studs

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by President Francisco Craveiro Lopes during her State Visit to Portugal, 18-21 February1957. The saddle was intended for a horse given by the Portuguese Government during the same visit. The saddle was presented with a head collar, bridle, martingale and velvet-lined leather girth
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

blue velvet, silver thread, leather

studded

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