Bridle Rosettes: Two Centuries of Equine Adornment by E. Helene Sage Every art student

Every art student

A foreword by Richard Martin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gives a nostalgic firsthand summary of this colorful era

With patterns rich in personal histories and strong visuals

Fashions of the Gilded Age is a rich pattern source for those who create period costume for theater

Bridle Rosettes: Two Centuries of Equine Adornment by E. Helene Sage Every art studentTable of Contents Bridle rosettes functional objects that stabilized the bridle headstall, beautifully decorated and often imbued with family, political, or social symbols are "roadmaps of America," spanning the last 200 years and reminding us of the major contribution of the horse to the development of the country. Over 10,000 different varieties were produced between c. 1850 and 1930. In over 800 vivid color photos many of these varieties are shown.