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Two Vintage Horsehair Mecates - One Blind Bob

Western Trading Post

$800.00
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WTP.CS146
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Offered here for your consideration are two vintage horsehair mecates - one of which has the appearance of being a Blind Bob. The first one is solid dark brown horsehair. The second one has that traditional looking weave done by Blind Bob. These two handmade mecates would look great added to your collection, or put them to use. Get them today!
MAKER: The brown and white mecate is attributed to Blind Bob. An online bio states: Robert Mills was legally blind, and he was known in the business as Blind Bob. He purchased much of the equipment from Sam Chaplin and continued the business himself side by side with his wife Pauline. Towards the end of his career, when he had lost all of his sight and hearing, Robert would wash the fiber, and Pauline would sort it into different shades. When they got an order, Pauline would sign the color combinations and requirements into the palm of his hand, and he would create the final rope according to those specifications. The other mecate is from a once-know braider who did quality work.
APPROX AGE: Vintage.
SIZE: The dark brown mecate is 25 foot 4 1/2 inches long. The colorful mecate is 20 foot 4 1/2 inches long not including the poppers.
CONDITION: Good for their age with minimal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.