Delivery Wagon, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
One-horse delivery wagons were common on American streets from the latter 19th century into the 20th century. Businesses of all kinds used these practical vehicles to transport goods to customers. Lightweight wagons like this one were intended for local delivery of light parcels to the places of business or homes of customers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Wagon
Date Made
circa 1900
Location
at Greenfield Village in Carriage Barn
Object ID
92.128.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant Material)
Color
Green
Red
Dimensions
Length: 108.5 in
Length: 206 in
Width: 59 in
Height: 63.5 in
Wheelbase: 73 in
Diameter: 42.5 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 38.5 in (Wheel Diameter)
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