Summary
Horseshoe believed to have been worn by the champion Australasian racehorse 'Carbine'.
Presented by Mr H. Morgan, Tabberabbera, via Bairnsdale, Victoria.
Physical Description
Metal horse shoe, very dark grey with minor rust patches. The shoe is closed in shape and slightly indented across the back. The main curve of the shoe is grooved. There are eight nail-holes, of which the three at one end are closer together than the rest. There is a small "lip" at the front on the upper side for fitting the shoe to the hoof.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Leisure, Sustainable Futures, Transport, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr H. Morgan, 28 Oct 1949
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User (Probable)
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
12 cm (Length), 0.8 cm (Width), 13 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Horse Racing, Horses, Livestock, Racing Industry, Recreation, Making History - Phar Lap
