Pair of Pistol Holsters, mid-18th century, probably Italian or French, Velvet, metallic thread, leather, 51.87.1; H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); 51.87.2; H. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm); W. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); Wt. of each 14.1 oz. (399.7 g), Firearms Accessories, Holsters of this type, each containing a single pistol, were attached at the front of the saddle, one on each side, giving the rider easy access to his weapons. The saddle and shabrack (saddle cloth) were sometimes made as a set with textile matching that of the holsters
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Pair, Pistol Holsters, mid-18th century, Italian, French, Velvet, metallic thread, leather, 51.87.1, H, 19 1/4, 48.9 cm, W, 51.87.2, 3/4, 50.2, Wt, 14.1 oz, 399.7 g, Firearms Accessories, Holsters, type, containing, single pistol, attached, front, saddle, side, giving, rider easy access, weapons, shabrack, saddle cloth, sometimes, set, textile matching, holsters
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