COWBOY GEAR: A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAYAL OF THE EARLY COWBOYS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT

Western Horseman, December 1993
. . . the photography is outstanding

Excerpt:
From chapter 9 Cowboy Clothing: Chaps, short for chaparajos, were seatless leg coverings used by cowboys as protection from heavy brush, rope burns, horse bites, and abrasions from corral poles. . . . . On cold Northern ranges, cowboys sought the warmth of "woolies". A long-haired variation of shotguns or batwings, woolies - or "hair pants"- were commonly made of angora goat hides.

Book Description
A magnificent, full color documentary of our Western heritage, including saddles, spurs, boots, hats, and attitude. Cowboy Gear shows artifacts and collectibles from 1860 to 1920 as they were actually used by their original owners -- it's a true look into the daily lives of the men who settled the West.

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