Family Wagonette
Object detail
Description
4 wheeled carriage, semi-elliptical side springs. Black body with red lining, 1 seat forward, 2 seats along sides facing in. Wheels pole etc. black with cream lining. "Misses Crawford of Crawfordburn"
Classification
TRANSPORT Horse wagonette
History and use
Wagonettes became popular with wealthy people from the time of the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 as they were more practical than the phaetons and particularly suitable for general-purpose use by country folk. Some wagonettes were used as passenger cabs in Australia.
This vehicle was owned by Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Crawford of Crawfordburn then on the outskirts of Toowoomba. (Bolton Collection)
This vehicle was owned by Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Crawford of Crawfordburn then on the outskirts of Toowoomba. (Bolton Collection)
Registration number
H14809
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