Pair of Stirrups, ca. 1750, Mexican, Iron, silver, H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm); W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); H. of foot opening 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); W. of tread 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Wt. 5 lbs. 8 oz. each (2494.8 g). , Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups, Mistakenly known as 'conquistador' stirrups, cross-form stirrups (estribos de cruz) did not become popular in Mexico until the 18th century. Although the term is historically inaccurate, it nonetheless highlights the Spanish role in introducing equestrian culture in Mexico
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Pair, Stirrups, ca, 1750, Mexican, Iron, silver, H, 18 1/8, 46 cm, W, 14 1/4, 36.2, foot opening 3 5/8, 9.2, tread, 8.3, Wt, 5 lbs, 8 oz, 2494.8 g, Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups, Mistakenly, conquistador, stirrups, cross-form stirrups, estribos de cruz, popular, Mexico, 18th century, term, historically inaccurate, nonetheless highlights, Spanish role, introducing equestrian, culture
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