Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Bridle |
Catalog Number |
2011.98.2 |
Date |
ca. 1916 |
Material(s) |
Leather/Iron/Steel |
Dimensions |
H-21.5 W-68 inches |
Description |
This bridle is made of leather with one steel bit and bit rings. The latches are iron. |
Notes |
Abijah Benjamin "Bige" Combs was the son of Crusoe Combs and Nancy Maggard. He served as sheriff of Perry County, Kentucky (Hazard) 1914-1918. Because he was a tall, physically intimidating man he never carried a weapon. He rode a Tennessee Walking horse named Billy. Pictures of Bige on his horse are also part of KHS' collections. At age 21. Abijah was married to Olivia 'Ollie' Baker, daughter of James Monroe Baker and Judith 'Jude' Cornett. The A.B. Combs elementary School in Combs, Ky. is named for Abijah Combs. Abijah and Ollie were married for 52 years. |
Collection |
Jim Combs Collection |
People |
Combs, Abijah Benjamin "Bige" |
Subjects |
Law enforcement Law enforcement officers Horses Sheriffs Bridles |
Search Terms |
Perry County (Ky.) Hazard (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |