Name/Title
Bridle BitEntry/Object ID
1999.013.001Description
A metal mouthpiece, a full cheek bit, part of a horse bridle used to control the horse by pulling on the reins to stop. Also used to guide the animal to right or left. They were inserted in the horse's mouth and the reins were attached to the rings.Acquisition
Notes
Accession Date: 09-Jun-99
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
bit, bridle bitClass
Distribution & Transportation Objects - Land Transportation T&E - Land Transportation AccessoriesCreated By
Greenlee, LucyCreate Date
June 9, 1999Update Date
May 16, 2025