Saddle Blanket used by Rodeo Star Juanita Howell

Object Details

Description (Brief): Tan, wool saddle blanket with a diamond pattern of brown and pink woven into the center, two lines of brown, a line of pink and another line of brown bordering the smaller edge of the blanket. This blanket was used by Juanita Howell's horse during her rodeo career. While both were individual rodeo performers in the early 1930s, Juanita and Chet Howell began their rodeo career together in 1938 and worked 24 rodeos with their trick riding and roping acts in 1939. They traveled the world together until Juanita retired from the rodeo circuit in 1952 while Chet continued on for a few more years and then retired as well. They were good friends of Bernice and Frank Dean who helped them develop their rodeo skills.
Location: Currently not on view

Physical Description: brown (overall color); pink (overall color); wool (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 31 in x 27 in; 78.74 cm x 68.58 cm