Opera Bus, or Private Omnibus, 1890-1905
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Artifact Overview
The private omnibus developed as a general-purpose carriage for wealthy owners. It was roomy enough to use for daytime shopping trips, but formal enough to carry passengers to an evening at the theater or the opera. Owners did not drive their own omnibuses. If you could afford an omnibus and horse, then you could afford a coachman to drive them.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Omnibus
Date Made
1890-1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Carriage Barn
Object ID
95.0.22.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 83 in
Width: 69 in
Length: 231 in
Length: 117 in
Wheelbase: 65.5 in
Diameter: 48 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 35.5 in (Wheel Diameter)
Inscriptions
Front hubs: Brewster & Co. of Broome St. / New York / B'Way & 47th
One of rear hubs: Brewster & Co. / New York
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