Summary
Pale leather saddle worn by Phar Lap during training and trackwork. It was retained by family of his trainer Harry Telford family, and was amongst a number of items donated to the museum by them in the 1990s.
Physical Description
Pale leather training saddle made of padded leather, reinforced with a double layer beneath the saddle flap. Saddle features two leather straps on either side of the saddle strap, and no stirrup irons.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mrs Nancy Telford, 1999
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Manufacturer
Alex Morrison, 418 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932
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Inscriptions
Label attached beneath the skirt: MAKER OF ALL RACING AND HUNTING REQUISITES/ ALEX MORRISON/ Saddler/ MELBOURNE
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
57 cm (Length), 26 cm (Width), 40 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Animal Husbandry, Horse Racing, Horses, Racing Industry, Saddlery, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
