Visalia Stock Saddle Co. Fringed Buckskin Riding Skirt

By Vivala, 5 December, 2013
Description

Fringed buckskin suede riding skirt (spilt skirt) with two metal Talon zippers (with Talon engraved ball chain pulls) and patch pockets.  Manufactured by Visalia Stock Saddle Co., San Francisco. "San Francisco" on the label indicates manufacture prior to 1950.

Condition is excellent with expected signs of age and light wear.

The Visalia Stock Saddle Co. has been called "arguably the most illustrious and historic saddlery in California".  The company started up in Visalia, CA in 1870 and moved to San Francisco in 1887.  In 1950 the company was moved to Sacramento.  They are currently located in Morro Bay, CA.

Tags: Old West, cowgirl, cowboy, ranchwear, rodeo, California history, saddlery, saddles,Western,

Category
Vintage Textiles and Clothing
Medium
Buckskin suede leather
Distinguishing marks
Visalia Stock Saddle Co San Francisco label. Leather size tag (W 30).
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
30" waist, 32" length.
Date Period
Before 1950
History
The Visalia Stock Saddle Co. has been called "arguably the most illustrious and historic saddlery in California". The company started up in Visalia, CA in 1870 and moved to San Francisco in 1887. In 1950 the company was moved to Sacramento. They are currently located in Morro Bay, CA.

During the course of the company's 137 year history, Visalia Stock Saddle, Co has suffered two major fires. The first was during the great San Francisco Quake of 1906. The second was in the early 1950’s when the company was located in Sacramento, CA. The result of these two disasters is that virtually all records were destroyed, as the company was literally burned to the ground.
For Sale?
No
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