A Quebec Caleche, circa 1900
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French Canadians called this two-wheeled carriage a caleche. With a folding hood and seats for two riders, they were used for everyday transportation. Some caleche drivers -- without passengers -- also participated in informal races. Though automobiles eventually replaced horse-drawn vehicles for most ordinary travel, the caleche remained popular among sightseeing tourists in places like Montreal and Quebec City.
French Canadians called this two-wheeled carriage a caleche. With a folding hood and seats for two riders, they were used for everyday transportation. Some caleche drivers -- without passengers -- also participated in informal races. Though automobiles eventually replaced horse-drawn vehicles for most ordinary travel, the caleche remained popular among sightseeing tourists in places like Montreal and Quebec City.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1900
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.DPC.012770
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9.25 in
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