Side saddles were invented to preserve a woman’s modesty. They allowed women to ride horses in long skirts in a dignified manner. This side-saddle is a ‘two-pommel’ design.
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Yalgoo Court House Museum
More than a country courthouse collection
Yalgoo of the 1900s is captured in the old Court House Museum. Learn about the people of the region through the interesting array of objects and photographs. Including rarely seen ‘message sticks’ or...
A Little Dorrit’s Stove made by Metters, Perth, specifically for heating flat irons. They were used in rotation, and a complete set was numbered 1 to 7.
A lady’s horse racing ticket from 1904. The races in this region are still a big fanfare, with people travelling vast distances to attend a race 'meet’. The races were a great opportunity for women to...
