Ray Holes Saddle Company, Catalogue No. 57. “Leathers That Last”

Ray Holes Saddles, Grangeville, Idaho

Publication: Idaho County Free Press, nd ca 1956, Grangeville, Idaho

8vo. in gray printed wrappers, illustrated with a cowboy and bronco on the front wrapper. Rounded corners. [2], 54 pp. Photograph and text illustrations throughout. A scarce, and well-illustrated saddle and tack catalogs for one of the longest operating Idaho saddle companies, now operated and owned by Jeri Mae [Holes] Rowley, third generation. Launched by Ray Holes in 1934 during the depths of the Great Depression, this polio survivor eventually thrived during the 1930s and beyond becoming well known for his craftsmanship, and champion calf roper saddles. The company also provided rigging, stirrup leathers, fenders, skirts, seats, large horns, hand carving, hackamores and ropes, show chaps, as well as Stetson cowboy hats, and Lee jeans. Of interest were the special Decker pack saddles used by the U.S. Forest Service to pack in camping supplies, and more. Covers lightly rubbed, else near fine copy.

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