15 October 2017

Vintage horsefly blanket


To anyone who has been around horses (or horseflies), the image speaks for itself.

Modern versions seem to be made of plastic or fabric.  I found a vintage one for sale on eBay made of leather.  This one appeared to be made of coarse string or yarn.  In the pre-plastic era this would probably be cooler than a fabric blanket.

Photographed at the museum of the Pine County (MN) Historical Society.  Highly recommended for a day trip with lunch in their cafe.

1 comment:

  1. cork hats - australian outbackers have similar, but shorter stringed, versions on their hats to keep flies away from their faces.

    I-)

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