Misc. Chaps, Woolies, Tooled Leather Belt, Blake Miller, Exceptional Condition, Vintage, ‘20s, 1187

WILD AND WOOLY

Y’all, these chaps are absolutely incredible. These vintage 1920’s chaps, crafted by Blake Miller, feature a basket-weave hand-tooled leather, six nickel silver conchos, and, of course, their signature statement black angora wooly legs. They’re incredible, unique, and impossible to ignore – stunning finds for the true collector!

Blake Miller (1900s - 1920s):

Primarily a saddle maker in Cheyenne, Wyoming, from the early 1900s through mid-20s when he moved to Denver (1927). Miller was known for his ornate and beautifully tooled saddles, which often carried pictorials on the fenders. He had a complete leather line and featured silver inlaid bits and spurs made by other makers, including GS Garcia, Mike Morales, Crockett, and the legendary Phillips and Filo Gutierrez.

• artist: Blake Miller
  
• hallmarks: Blake Miller, Cheyenne, Wyo. 
• materials: canvas, leather, angora, nickel silver
• measurements: 42" belt
  
• excellent vintage condition
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• wear from use
• style: Misc-1187