horse-rug

A horse-rug was over him, his racing saddle under his head, and his pockets stuffed with five-pound notes.

Robbery Under Arms 2004

It was only when Michael seemed on the verge of death that we noticed the horse-rug, which Mother had tucked carefully under his chin.

My Family and Other Animals Durrell, Gerald, 1925- 1956

His eyes were closed, but his disengaged hand wandered feebly over the horse-rug that covered him, until at last he laid it on Pollie's bowed head.

Little Pollie Or a Bunch of Violets Gertrude P. Dyer

The patients bathed twice a day, being covered over with boards and a horse-rug, but the head was left free.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 Various

I was quite willing; so he ran off and fetched an old horse-rug, which he laid upon the soft, dry mass.

John Halifax, Gentleman 1897

/[Page 24] /Don't trust to finding your horse-rug here.

New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle 1893

Two old woollen rugs appeared -- one a blanket, the other a horse-rug -- and wrapped up in the middle of them a jagged piece of tarpaulin, a hammer, some wooden pegs, and two or three pieces of tallow dip.

The History of David Grieve Humphry Ward 1885

A loud wail broke the morning silence, and David, sleeping profoundly, his open mouth just showing above the horse-rug, was roused by a shower of blows from Louie's fists.

The History of David Grieve Humphry Ward 1885

He wrapt Louie in the horse-rug, which was heaviest, and tucked the blanket round himself.

The History of David Grieve Humphry Ward 1885

A horse-rug was over him, his racing saddle under his head, and his pockets stuffed with five-pound notes.

Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields Rolf Boldrewood 1870