Saddlemaking in Wyoming: History, Utility, and Art
by Sharon Kahin

A must have for collectors, craftsmen, and anyone who appreciates the heritage of Western craftsmanship.

Published by the University of Wyoming Art Museum in 1993, Saddlemaking in Wyoming: History, Utility, and Art explores the rich tradition of saddle making in the American West. Author Sharon Kahin documents the history, artistry, and practical craftsmanship behind Wyoming’s saddle makers, highlighting the skill, dedication, and culture that shaped this important Western trade.

Through historical insight and detailed photography, the book showcases how saddles evolved from purely functional working equipment into true works of art. It offers a fascinating look at the makers, tools, and techniques that helped define saddle craftsmanship in Wyoming and across the West.

This hardcover edition contains 72 pages and is a valuable resource for saddle makers, leatherworkers, Western historians, collectors, and horse enthusiasts alike.

These books have become increasingly difficult to find and are sought after by collectors of Western art, saddle-making history, and leathercraft. Copies have sold for as much as $175 on the secondary market.

Condition
New – Good condition
Text is clean with no writing or tears. 

Details

Hardcover
72 pages
Published 1993
Author: Sharon Kahin
Publisher: University of Wyoming Art Museum
ISBN: 9780963086914

A unique piece of Western history that belongs on the shelf of anyone who values the tradition of saddle making and the craftsmanship of the American West.