Horsehair Collection

Rocker with Black Horse-hair Seat, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Rocker with Black Horse-hair Seat, c. 1937

Horse Hair Cinch, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Horse Hair Cinch, c. 1937

Horse Hair Cinch, c. 1936. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Horse Hair Cinch, c. 1936

A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair
6338728 A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A ridicule or drawstring purse in a net of woven horsehair)

Woman of Bern in a horsehair lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century. The lace bonnet resemble a cockscomb
FLO4658018 Woman of Bern in a horsehair lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century. The lace bonnet resemble a cockscomb, and contrasts with the elegant simplicity of her shirt, bodice

Cook of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a lace bonnet, and carries a basket wof eggs and vegetables
FLO4657758 Cook of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a lace bonnet, and carries a basket wof eggs and vegetables

Milkmaid of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a toquet of lace made from horsehair
FLO4657740 Milkmaid of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a toquet of lace made from horsehair, and carries a wooden pail with lid

Border, France, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, 1860s

Border, France, 1800 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, 1800/25

Border, France, 1820s. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, 1820s

Border, France, 1775 / 1825. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, 1775/1825

Armchair, Scotland, 1897. Creator: Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Armchair, Scotland, 1897

Foot Stool - Mahogany with Horse Hair Covering, c. 1939. Creator: Magnus S. Fossum
Foot Stool - Mahogany with Horse Hair Covering, c. 1939

Religious caps and instruments
Priests cap called the Apex from a basrelief on the Capitol 1, cap of a high priest of Jupiter from the Temple of Jupiter the Thunderer 2, religious cap used by Flamen priests of Bacchus 3

Woman of Bern in a lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century
Woman of Bern in a horsehair lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century. The lace bonnet resembles a cockscomb, and contrasts with the elegant simplicity of her chemise, bodice, apron and petticoat

Milkmaid of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a toquet of lace made from horsehair, and carries a wooden pail with lid

Le Crin by David, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1922 (pochoir print)
3440038 Le Crin by David, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1922 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Man in Korean Costume, Wearing a Transparent Headdress of Horsehair, Nearly Full Length
659257 A Man in Korean Costume, Wearing a Transparent Headdress of Horsehair, Nearly Full Length, a Ship to the Left, (grey-black chalk, with touches of red) by Rubens

The foam of the wave
Martine Benezech

Horse hair for violin bows. Valuable tails of white horses in bunches and being divided up in small hanks for violin bows. 7th December 1924

Lavenham Wool Hall, a Grade I listed sixteenth century timber framed building on Lady Street in Lavenham, Suffolk. A man is seen showing a woman some horse hair. 11th October 1952

Hat, French, ca. 1895. Creator: Camille Roger
Hat, French, ca. 1895

Mahogany side chair
One of a set of four mahogany chairs in the style of Thomas Chippendale with a pierced gothic splat, a top-rail with carved foliate terminals and modern horsehair upholstery

Childs sofa
Mahogany-framed miniature sofa, upholstered in black horsehair, with a carved and scrolled decoration centred on an anthemion, scrolled ends, and carved lyre-shaped front fascias

Parthenon. Marshal looking towards the horseman who overtake
Greek Art. Parthenon. 5th century B.C. Marshal looking towards the horseman who overtakes him on the left. Detail. Horse. West Frieze I. It comes from the Acropolis in Athens. British Museum. London

Greek Art. Archaic Period. Horse. Bronze. Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Greece

Persian rider. Greece. VI century B. C
GREEK ART. VI B.C. GREECE. Persian rider in parian marble. Dated in 520 b.C. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece

Extinct horsehair fossils: Calamites arenaceus and Equisetites columnaris.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany

Horsehair worm, Gordius aquaticus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Source Size = 3758 x 4958
IN THE KOREAN ARCHIPELAGO: 1. An Attendant; 2. Junk at Anchor, Murray Sound; 3. A Coolie; 4. The Village Burgomaster, Crichton Harbour; 5. Soldier, showing the method of wearing the Sword; 6

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Horsehair, a versatile and unique material, has been used in various forms throughout history. From horsehair cinches to woven purses, this natural fiber has proven its durability and practicality. One striking example of horsehair's use is seen in the lace bonnets worn by women in Switzerland during the 19th century. These intricate pieces resemble cockscombs and beautifully contrast with the simplicity of their shirts, bodices, aprons, and petticoats. Whether it was a woman from Bern or a milkmaid carrying her wooden pail with a lace toquet made from horsehair, these accessories added an elegant touch to their attire. In France as well, horsehair found its way into borders dating back centuries. From the 1770s all the way up to the 1860s, unknown creators skillfully incorporated this material into decorative elements that adorned furniture and other objects. Charles Rennie Mackintosh even utilized horse hair covering on his armchair design in Scotland in 1897. Not limited to fashion or furnishings alone, religious caps and instruments also benefited from using horsehair. The strength and flexibility of this fiber allowed for intricate designs that enhanced sacred rituals. As time went on, new creations emerged showcasing the versatility of horsehair. Magnus S. Fossum's footstool covered with mahogany and topped with horse hair exemplifies how this material can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. From cinches to bonnets to borders on furniture - whether created by known designers like Harry Mann Waddell or anonymous craftsmen - each piece showcases not only the beauty but also the endurance as a valuable resource throughout history.