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)