Saddle Bag

NameSaddle Bag

MediumRawhide wiwth dressed leather flaps and fastenings.

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 8 11/16 x 4 3/4 in. (26 x 22 x 12 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Historical Society of New Mexico

Object numberA5.1954.45

DescriptionEach bag of single piece of rawhide neatly sewn with narrow buckskin thongs in mocassin binding stitch. Bottoms of separate rawhide piece, sewn in. Flaps of old split, dressed leather, like straps and buckles, probably re-used from harness, boots, etc. Straps across saddle are of rawhide.