Montana Prison Hitched Horsehair Bridle. Deer Lodge Prison artistry in purples, green, turquoise, red, yellow, and brown on natural hair. Done in a diamond design on the flat elements and barber pole pattern on the rounds. American flags adorn the reins. Hair-covered glass domed conchos. An amazing condition bridle. An iron curb bit used, as usual for a prison bridle.
Lot 240, Sold $4,720
Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 26th, 2021, Santa Fe, NM.
A fine hitched horsehair bridle with all the typical elements of Deer Lodge prison. Diamond pattern throughout with rich black background and pink, red, and green accents. With two-tone tassels, brow loops and stacked leather top. The glass conchos have fully covered edges on all four. Throat latch, and roping reins attached to the original iron bit. Excellent overall with very slight fading.
Lot 196, Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 22, 2019. Santa Fe, NM.
Sold $5,900.
