Chaise Made for Dr. George Coburn Clement, 1875-1885

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Artifact Overview

The two-wheel chaise provided a less costly alternative for customers who could not afford a larger four-wheel carriage. At the height of its popularity in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the chaise was available for one or two passengers, and with or without a top. Massachusetts physician George Coburn Clement purchased this chaise built by Elmer P. Sargent.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Chaise (Carriage)

Date Made

1875-1885

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

24.61.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)
Iron (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Leather
Paint (Coating)
Cloth

Color

Black (Color)
Dark green
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 86.75 in
Width: 68 in
Length: 154.5 in (Wheel Diameter)

Inscriptions

Maker's plate attached to the rear body inscribed: MADE EXPRESSLY FOR / DR. G.C. CLEMENT / HAVERHILL / BY ELMER P. SARGENT / MERRIMAC, MASS.
Chaise Made for Dr. George Coburn Clement, 1875-1885