Child's Albany Cutter Sleigh, circa 1873
THF124927 / Child's Albany Cutter Sleigh, circa 1873
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Artifact Overview
Sledding became a popular winter activity for children during the 19th century. The most elaborate children's sleds were smaller versions of full-sized horse-drawn sleighs of the period. Though commercially produced sleds became widely available, this elaborate sleigh was built by Stephen Isch of Buffalo, New York, for his son, Rudolph about 1873. It was designed to be pulled by a dog.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cutter (Sleigh)
Date Made
circa 1873
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
41.50.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Isch family.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Leather
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 24 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 37 in
Inscriptions
Plate on dash: C.R. ISCH
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