What are the parts of a horse collar?

Many parts make up a horse collar. The two pieces of wood or iron that form the collar are the hame, and the hardware used to connect the collar to the trace of the wagon or carriage is called the hame tug. The padded area of the collar in front of and behind the hame are the forewale and afterwale, respectively. Find a variety of antique horse collars on 1stDibs.

What is a horse collar mirror?

A horse collar mirror is a wall mirror that features a frame made from a repurposed collar from a horse harness. Most examples date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of horse collar mirrors.

What is a horse collar called?

A horse collar is a part of the harness used to pull a wagon or plough. It distributes the weight evenly around the horse’s neck and shoulders. On 1stDibs, find a selection of horse collar designs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Horse Collars And Hames

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Mirror In Black Leather Horse Collar With Wood & Brass Hames

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Mirror In Black Leather Horse Collar With Wood & Brass Hames

Located in Chicago, IL

Actual working horse harness comprised of oiled leather collar, with hames of carved wood, brass ball and cone ends with iron rings refitted as a wall mirror.

Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror, Leather

Vintage Horse Collar

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Vintage Horse Collar

Located in Roswell, GA

English antique leather Shire (Dray) Horse collar with attached hames and inner mirror.

Antique 19th Century English Mirrors

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Brass, Iron

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Questions About Horse Collars And Hames

What are the parts of a horse collar?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Many parts make up a horse collar. The two pieces of wood or iron that form the collar are the hame, and the hardware used to connect the collar to the trace of the wagon or carriage is called the hame tug. The padded area of the collar in front of and behind the hame are the forewale and afterwale, respectively. Find a variety of antique horse collars on 1stDibs.
What is a horse collar mirror?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A horse collar mirror is a wall mirror that features a frame made from a repurposed collar from a horse harness. Most examples date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of horse collar mirrors.
What is a horse collar called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A horse collar is a part of the harness used to pull a wagon or plough. It distributes the weight evenly around the horse’s neck and shoulders. On 1stDibs, find a selection of horse collar designs from some of the world’s top sellers.