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This is an old horse collar. It is marked "U.S. Hames Co No. 5". The U.S. Hame Co. was in business starting in 1902. They made horse collars, saddles, hames, & other carriage hardware. The business ended in 1917 when the name was changed to USHCO Mfg. Co. & they began making chassis for vehicles. It measures approximately 30" (76.2 cm) from front to back & 18" (45.7 cm) wide at its widest point. The opening measures about 21 1/2" (54.6 cm) long & 9" (22.9 cm) wide at it's widest point. It weighs 14lbs 6.8oz (6.55 kg).
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It's condition is quite nice, must not have seen much use.