Mare wearing an equine manure collection bag, back and side view, at Upjohn Richland Farm, Michigan
Description:
Black-and-white photograph showing the back and left side of a mare wearing a horse manure and urine collector and harness, commonly referred to as a "nappy" or "diaper". The bag was possibly used to collect samples for the production of Upjohn's pharmaceuticals. The tool is known by a variety of other names including a bun-bag, bum-bag, equidae excrement receptacle, poop catcher, potty bag, poop bag, equine manure tool, horse manure bag and others. View includes a man holding the lead rope. In the background are buildings on Upjohn's Richland Farm (also known as Upjohn Research Farm). The photograph was taken for William McGraw and Company, Michigan.
Institution:
Western Michigan University Libraries
Collection:
Ward Morgan Collection
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Type:
still image