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- Phaeton, 1792-1812 - Before the Industrial Revolution, personal transportation vehicles were a privilege of wealth. This phaeton was owned by three generations of the prosperous Baker family of New Hampshire. Light, four-wheel phaeton carriages were popular for their open, sporty appearance. "Phaeton" comes from the Phaeton of Greek mythology, who recklessly drove the carriage that carried the Sun.
- 1792-1812
- Collections - Artifact
Phaeton, 1792-1812
Before the Industrial Revolution, personal transportation vehicles were a privilege of wealth. This phaeton was owned by three generations of the prosperous Baker family of New Hampshire. Light, four-wheel phaeton carriages were popular for their open, sporty appearance. "Phaeton" comes from the Phaeton of Greek mythology, who recklessly drove the carriage that carried the Sun.