Picture No | 10529594 |
Date | 1895 |
Description | Horse with the longest mane and tail in the world, 1895. |
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This extraordinary animal was bred at Marion, Oregon, United States. He is eight years old, and his mane measures 14ft and his tail 11ft. Both the mane and tail are washed and combed everyday, divided into thick tresses, and knotted near the ends. At night, these tresses are rolled up and tied in separate bags, five of which are used for the mane alone.
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Source | Illustration by Edrrgent, 1895. |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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