Basket Phaeton, circa 1895
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Mary Kellogg Hopkins of San Francisco, California, whose husband made his fortune in the railroad industry, used this Ladies' Phaeton, sometimes called a Basket Phaeton or Morning Phaeton. These light, fashionable vehicles, driven almost exclusively by women, were popular at resorts, parks or beaches. The ample foot bay allowed women to display their sweeping skirts.
Mary Kellogg Hopkins of San Francisco, California, whose husband made his fortune in the railroad industry, used this Ladies' Phaeton, sometimes called a Basket Phaeton or Morning Phaeton. These light, fashionable vehicles, driven almost exclusively by women, were popular at resorts, parks or beaches. The ample foot bay allowed women to display their sweeping skirts.
Artifact
Phaeton (Carriage)
Date Made
circa 1895
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.520.119
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cloth
Paint (Coating)
Rubber (Material)
Upholstery
Wicker
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Upholstering
Color
Buff (Color)
Dark green
Dimensions
Height: 83.5 in
Width: 63.5 in
Length: 83.625 in
Wheelbase: 46 in
Diameter: 35.5 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 40 in (Wheel Diameter)
Inscriptions
Hubs are marked with the name of the maker: BREWSTER & CO. / NEW YORK
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