Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 17:38:04 -0500 From: Rich Green <[log in to unmask]> X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.03 [en] (Win95; U) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Bridle Rosettes Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit To All, We recently recovered several brass bridle rosettes and other related tack hardware during a survey near an 18th century battlefield. These artifacts are similar to and recognizable as those associated with the Civil War era; however, I have been unable to find reference dating them as far back as the late 18th century. The rosettes vary in size and have a raised oval, rather nondescript motif. There are also two brass roller buckle guards with a raised heart motif. I have seen this very artifact bearing the heart motif associated with CW artifact collections. Does anyone know of a reference to these types of artifacts dating to the mid to late 18th century? As always, thanking you all in advance for your amiable assistance. Regards, -- Rich Green HAR, Co. Indianapolis, IN 46228 "The end result of try is tried...the end result of do is done"