Walla Walla Prison Horsehair Bosal - Feb 22, 2024 | Western Trading Post In Az
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Walla Walla Prison Horsehair Bosal
Walla Walla Prison Horsehair Bosal
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Description
Available here for your consideration is a Walla Walla prison horsehair bosal. Walla Walla was one of only a few penitentiaries that had a metal shop where bits, spurs, and conchos were also made. Many horsehair and leather bridles were created by inmates of the West's prisons. Some institutes created "hobby programs" in order to keep inmates busy as it was believed it would keep them out of trouble. Walla Walla prison operated a curio shop and prisoners made bridles, bits, and spurs from the 1890s till the 1950s. Make this one part of your prison or hitched horsehair collection today!
MAKER: An unknown prison inmate.
APPROX AGE: Vintage.
SIZE: These items measure 4 1/2 inches wide x 14 1/2 inches long
CONDITION: Good. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regard to the condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $7 handling/packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
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Walla Walla Prison Horsehair Bosal

Estimate $200 - $400
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Starting Price $100
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