Child's Sporran

Name/Title

Child's Sporran

Entry/Object ID

2018.2.2

Description

Child-sized hair sporran. Front of sporran is adorned with black material (appears thickly painted) and white hair (horse?) trimmed to a rectangular shape, as well as two dangling tassels made of silver metal and black hair. A faux half-circle metal cantle is fastened to the top of the sporran. Rear of sporran is made of green leather and contains a square slit pocket outlined with white stitching and covered by a thin and pointed leather flap. Two metal split-rings are attached to the sporran, one on either side of the slit pocket. A black and light brown leather strap is threaded through a tab on the back of the sporran. The strap has a dark metal belt buckle on one end and corresponding notches on the opposite end. White hair is notably shedding.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Gilles, Jenny

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Material

Leather, Horsehair, Metal

Color

Black, White, Silver, Green

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1910

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Sporran Length: 28.5cm Width: 9.5cm Strap Length: 89.5cm