Whippletree

Name/Title

Whippletree

Description

Wood and iron whippletree. The harness of the horse would be attached to the whippletree which, in turn, was controlled by the driver of the vehicle. Wood is likely maple.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

21.5 cm

Length

77.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Width includes the iron part whereas the length is that of the wooden shaft.

Material

Wood (maple), Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good