Coach and Driver, New York City, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
Hansom cabs, already popular in London, appeared in American cities as "taxicabs" in the late 19th century. They were light and quick, easy for passengers to enter and exit, and gave drivers a good view of the horse and surrounding traffic from a high rear seat. This Detroit Publishing Company photograph shows a hansom at Madison Square, New York.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1900
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.DPC.013616
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.0 in
Width: 9.25 in
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