Ladies Phaeton Buggy
Object detail
Description
4 wheeled buggy, black, red lining, folded hood.
Classification
TRANSPORT Horse buggy
Measurements
L2,438 x W1,524
History and use
Phaetons originated in Britain. The diverse varieties of phaetons were all owner-driven vehicles, unlike other high-class carriages driven by coachmen. Phaetons were named after a reckless young god from Greek mythology who lost control of his father’s chariot, (the sun with four horses). Phaeton would have burned up the Earth if he had not been struck dead by a thunderbolt from Zeus.
Later phaetons were low-set, comfortable carriages easier to enter than most vehicles. They were favoured by ladies and 'portly' gentlemen from the time of George IV 1820—30. (Bolton Collection)
Later phaetons were low-set, comfortable carriages easier to enter than most vehicles. They were favoured by ladies and 'portly' gentlemen from the time of George IV 1820—30. (Bolton Collection)
Registration number
H14831