Wagonette
Production date
1860-1890
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Object detail
Description
Four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle with canopy. Painted green and black. Rectangular piece of green linoleum on floor or rear cabin area. Leather canopy with metal supports, detachable. Outer right lever for braking puts a wood block onto the right rear wheel. Right front has cylindrical holder for the horse whip. 2 bolt nuts hanging front bar with a piece of string. 7 metal legs with screw plates are lying under the front seat.
Height of wagonette includes canopy.
Height of wagonette includes canopy.
Classification
TRANSPORT Horse wagonette
Production date
1860-1890
Measurements
L5000+ x W1660 x H2440
Media/Materials description
Iron (Metals - Ferrous)
Indeterminate (Woods)
Linoleum [synthetic materials]
Leather (Animal/Human Remains)
Indeterminate (Woods)
Linoleum [synthetic materials]
Leather (Animal/Human Remains)
History and use
Wagonettes originated in the mid-nineteenth century in Britain. They were stylish and practical carriages used by middle class families for general use such as going on picnics and outings, although wagonettes seating up to 16 passengers were standard public transport in larger towns and cities. It is a vehicle similar to the 4-wheel cabs which were used in Brisbane until the 1920's.
This example was manufactured in the 1870's, and was driven from Sydney to Grandchester (Queensland) by early settlers of that district.
This example was manufactured in the 1870's, and was driven from Sydney to Grandchester (Queensland) by early settlers of that district.
Registration number
H8081
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