Beer Wagon, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, horse-drawn beer wagons were familiar sights in American cities. Bars and saloons were numerous and provided places for working-class patrons to relax and socialize. This wagon's racks held beer kegs in an inward, sloping position so they wouldn't roll. The top rail supported a cover that shielded kegs from the hot sun.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Wagon
Date Made
circa 1900
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Maker is unknown; likely made in the United States
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.2048.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dark blue
Red
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 97 in
Length: 180 in
Wheelbase: 106.5 in
Diameter: 35 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 43 in (Wheel Diameter)
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