Whitaker's Patent Spreader for Gaiting Trotters and Pacers
[Davenport, IA]: [J.H. Whitaker], n.d. [ca. 1889]. No stated edition. Unbound sheet. Advertising flyer, printed by or for the inventor, J.H. Whitaker. Ca. 9 x 16 inches, on newsprint. Torn at creases, most of which are neatly taped closed on the back. Photo shows top two-thirds of the sheet. Good. Item #31002
The top half of the flyer describes the device, which attaches to the shafts and sulky and separates the hindlegs. It was intended to keep horses at a “true open motion” and to prevent striking, scalping, etc. It was used for training and road work, and sometimes in races. The price from Whitaker was $10. The bottom half of the flyer prints dozens of testimonials from users, dated 1888 and 1889. J.H. Whitaker was also an important contractor and real estate developer in Davenport. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.
Price: $15.00