Saddle
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.256.2
Dimensions: 24.5 in X 27.5 in X 12.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 62.23 cm X 69.85 cm X 31.75 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 62.23 cm X 69.85 cm X 31.75 cm
Source: Donna Marie Killoughey-Bird
Credit Line: Gift of the family of Gary Eugene Bird, a native son of Arizona and true cowboy
Description
Leather horse saddle belonging to Gary Eugene Bird. The leather is embossed with decorative floral detailing.
Leather horse saddle belonging to Gary Eugene Bird. The leather is embossed with decorative floral detailing.
Historical Notes
Born in Cottonwood, Arizona, Gary Eugene Bird lived in Tempe with his wife, Donna, and their two children. Gary kept horses and relished being outdoors on multiday trail rides. On September 10, he began a new position as a senior vice president at Marsh & McLennan. Though he would be based in Phoenix, on September 11, Gary was at an orientation meeting high in the North Tower. He was 51 years old.
Born in Cottonwood, Arizona, Gary Eugene Bird lived in Tempe with his wife, Donna, and their two children. Gary kept horses and relished being outdoors on multiday trail rides. On September 10, he began a new position as a senior vice president at Marsh & McLennan. Though he would be based in Phoenix, on September 11, Gary was at an orientation meeting high in the North Tower. He was 51 years old.
