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King of the Western Saddle: The Sheridan Saddle and the Art of Don King (Folk Art and Artists Series)
Timothy H. Evans
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Description for King of the Western Saddle: The Sheridan Saddle and the Art of Don King (Folk Art and Artists Series)
Hardcover. The saddle has become an American icon. One of the most famous saddle makers is Donald L. King of Sheridan, Wyoming. This fascinating study of the Sheridan saddle and its creator not only highlights King's contributions but also traces the origins of the western saddle to its roots in Mexico and Spain. 24 color plates. 38 b&w illustrations. Num Pages: 277 pages, , colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 215 x 2. Weight in Grams: 348.
The saddle has become an American icon. Wranglers rely on saddles every day, but discerning outsiders favor them for image enhancement and self-expression. Thus saddles turn up in paintings, films, even advertisements for cigarettes and automobiles. In the marketplace of western memorabilia they have great value. Saddles--sometimes intricately and exquisitely carved--are no longer merely cowboy paraphernalia. At their most elaborate, they have a highly developed aesthetic. In America, saddlemaking can be regarded as one of the most complex and distinctly regional of western crafts. One of the most famous saddlemakers is Donald L. King of Sheridan, Wyoming. His Sheridan-style saddle, ... Read more
The saddle has become an American icon. Wranglers rely on saddles every day, but discerning outsiders favor them for image enhancement and self-expression. Thus saddles turn up in paintings, films, even advertisements for cigarettes and automobiles. In the marketplace of western memorabilia they have great value. Saddles--sometimes intricately and exquisitely carved--are no longer merely cowboy paraphernalia. At their most elaborate, they have a highly developed aesthetic. In America, saddlemaking can be regarded as one of the most complex and distinctly regional of western crafts. One of the most famous saddlemakers is Donald L. King of Sheridan, Wyoming. His Sheridan-style saddle, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Condition
New
Number of Pages
277
Place of Publication
Jackson, United States
ISBN
9780878058099
SKU
V9780878058099
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