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Thoroughbred Horse

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = NAHSTE

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

"Ornament", Thoroughbred Mare, 1870s-1930s

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Identifier: Coll-1434/2159
Scope and Contents

Photograph of the Thoroughbred mare, "Ornament" standing in a paddock in the early/mid 20th century. The horse's sister was "Ormonde" and was the dam of "Sceptre".

Dates: 1870s-1930s

Thoroughbred Sire, "Orme", 1870s-1930s

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Identifier: Coll-1434/2160
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Photograph of the Thoroughbred sire, blood stallion, "Orme" standing in a paddock in the early 20th century. He was the winner of over £38,000 in stakes; was the sire of "Flying Fox"; and was owned by the Duke of Westminster.

Dates: 1870s-1930s

Thoroughbred Stallion, "St. Simon", 1870s-1930s

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Identifier: Coll-1434/2168
Scope and Contents

Photograph of the Thoroughbred stallion, "St. Simon" at 21 years old standing in a paddock next to a stone barn with a man holding the reins of his bridle in 1920. The horse, by "Galopin St. Angela", was foaled in 1899 and was owned by the Duke of Portland. According to the text beneath the image, "St. Simon" was 'unbeaten on the turf; the greatest sire of recent times; his progeny, including two Derby winners, has won over £506,000 in stakes.'

Dates: 1870s-1930s