. "Centaur" : or The "turn out," a practical treatise on the (humane) management of horses, either in harness, saddle, or stable; with hints respecting the harness-room, coach-house, &c. Horses; Horsemanship. OR, The Turn Out. 153 SADDLERS' ^^lONSIDERINa the variety of ^/HM ^^^ ^^® diversity of colours to articles to be met with in the Saddlery and Saddlers Iron- mongery Trade, wonder has often been expressed that saddlers* shops do not present a more attractive appearance. In this respect they seem, as a rule, far behind the age. Of course there are in this, as
. "Centaur" : or The "turn out," a practical treatise on the (humane) management of horses, either in harness, saddle, or stable; with hints respecting the harness-room, coach-house, &c. Horses; Horsemanship. OR, The Turn Out. 153 SADDLERS' ^^lONSIDERINa the variety of ^/HM ^^^ ^^® diversity of colours to articles to be met with in the Saddlery and Saddlers Iron- mongery Trade, wonder has often been expressed that saddlers* shops do not present a more attractive appearance. In this respect they seem, as a rule, far behind the age. Of course there are in this, as in every other case, honourable exceptions; but still it must be admitted that, generally speaking, a saddler's shop presents a very dull contrast to either a draper's, or even an ironmonger's establishment. Now, why should it be so ? The various coloured leathers used in modern saddlery are as bright and lively as are those of the choicest silks; and if displayed to advantage, and inter- spersed with made-up articles, plated-goods, gold and silver spurs, and ornaments—such as harness mountings—a very pleasing effect vs^ould be produced; and where there is room the whole might be rendered more attractive by equestrian models, in military uniforms, riding habits, and hunting costumes. The addition of hand and travelling bags, purses, and other fancy goods, would enhance the display, and impart an important feature to the stock. Horse cloths, rugs, and railway wrappers, might also be displayed in a manner that would be attractive ; instead of being, as they may sometimes be seen, piled in a heap like a lot of soiled linen ready for the wash. Drapers know better how to show off their goods to advantage. They have lay figures, on which their dresses, shawls, jackets, and wraps, are artistically and gracefully displayed. Why should not saddlers do the same ? For instance, why should not these two lay figures— one representing a lad}^, the other a gentleman, occupying the com
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