STRAIT-JACKET. 



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THE STRAIT- JACKET. 



For English readers, I venture to apply this term to the 

 hippo lasso of MM. Raabe and Lunel. It consists of a 



Fig. 49. Indian war bridle. 



Fig. 50. First part of Comanche bridle. 



breeching and breast-band, supported by straps passing 

 over the back, and connected by traces, which proceed from 



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