Pot lids
pot n Pot lids: Round snowshoes about about 12" in diameter, made of 2" plank, or else of wooden frames 'filled' with small rope. These snowshoes were strapped unto horses' hooves when the snow was too deep and heavy for the horses to wade through --- used esp. when "br...
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| Summary: | pot n Pot lids: Round snowshoes about about 12" in diameter, made of 2" plank, or else of wooden frames 'filled' with small rope. These snowshoes were strapped unto horses' hooves when the snow was too deep and heavy for the horses to wade through --- used esp. when "breaking" new roads or picking up scattered timber in such conditions. DNE-cit _N.B_ These were _not_ worn by men in our area!! OCT. 29 1977 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 3 Used I |
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