Artifact Gallery (EA-Bits-046)
Bridle Bits (EA-Bits-046)
Image File Names:
EA-Bit-Curb-JR-2361A-59773.jpg
EA-Bit-Curb-JR-2361A-59773-details.jpg
EA-Bit-Curb-JR-2361A-59773-sketch.jpg
EA-Bit-Curb-JR-2361A-59773-xray.jpg
Photographer:
Artifact Owner:
Preservation Virginia
Credit Line:
Courtesy Jamestown Rediscovery (Preservation Virginia)
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Citation:
Object Number:
EA-Bits-046
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Material:
iron
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Composition:
Component:
Element:
Curb bit
Description:
Likely 16th century. Arm wide at top, flat inside and contoured outside, very large loop at rein attachment. Rigid bar (145mm) hanging from hook at rein attachment along with the rein ring. Curb chain still present with twisted S links at center and three untwisted "O" links at the end. Bit is large and robust, with a blunt ended protrusion below the mouthpiece instead of a pointed one. Mouthpiece has a large bead (29mm diameter), a horseshoe shaped curve over the tongue, a tickler chain, and possible beaded chain for the mouth as well. Need x-ray.
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Notes:
Site Number:
Jamestown-Rediscovery
Site Name:
Jamestown Rediscovery
Site Date Range:
Lot Number:
2361A
Context Description:
Structure 183
Context Date Range:
c. 1607-1624
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Inscription:
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Width at Cheek:
28mm
Width of Loop or Hook:
Width at Tongue:
10mm
Cheekpiece Length from Ring:
Total Cheek Length:
Ring Height:
Ring Width:
Total Length:
225mm
Purchase Length:
55mm
Length Below Cheek:
27mm
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