Pair of Stirrups
The large size of these stirrups is unusual for the period. They may have been used by a postilion, a driver riding one of the carriage horses. However stirrups for this purpose typically had simpler designs. Indeed, to prevent their legs being crushed between the two horses or the central wooden shaft, postilion riders wore heavy oversized reinforced boots, and they consequently needed larger spurs and stirrups. The small leather cushions are also unusual, and may be later additions.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pair of Stirrups
- Date: 17th century
- Culture: German
- Medium: Iron, copper alloy, leather
- Dimensions: Stirrup (cc); H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 0.5 oz. (1375 g); stirrup (dd); H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 13.3 oz. (1284.2 g)
- Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups
- Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
- Object Number: 14.25.708cc, dd
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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