Child's Albany Cutter Sleigh, circa 1873

Summary

Sledding became a popular winter activity for children during the 19th century. The most elaborate children's sleds were smaller versions of full-sized horse-drawn sleighs of the period. Though commercially produced sleds became widely available, this elaborate sleigh was built by Stephen Isch of Buffalo, New York, for his son, Rudolph about 1873. It was designed to be pulled by a dog.

Sledding became a popular winter activity for children during the 19th century. The most elaborate children's sleds were smaller versions of full-sized horse-drawn sleighs of the period. Though commercially produced sleds became widely available, this elaborate sleigh was built by Stephen Isch of Buffalo, New York, for his son, Rudolph about 1873. It was designed to be pulled by a dog.

Artifact

Cutter (Sleigh)

Date Made

circa 1873

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

41.50.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Isch family.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Leather

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 24 in

Width: 18 in

Length: 37 in

Inscriptions

Plate on dash: C.R. ISCH

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