Abbot Buggy
Object detail
Description
4 wheeled, semi-elliptical side springs. Black body with vinyl angled sides, green wheels, shafts etc. with light green lining. 2 lights fitted and separate single pole. "Mrs Kent of Jondaryan"
Classification
TRANSPORT Horse buggy
History and use
This Abbot buggy was owned by Mrs Kent of Jondaryan, a large pastoral property near Toowoomba on the Darling Downs. These popular buggy had a slight upward sweep of the floor, which is evidence of its development from small farm wagons in the eastern United States, the early 1800s. Abbot buggies were first produced by Abbot, Downing & Co. of Concord Massachusetts.This buggy has interchangable shafts for one horse, or pole for two horses.
(Bolton Collection)
(Bolton Collection)
Registration number
H14810
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