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- Side-Bar Surrey, circa 1890 - Two- and four-passenger surreys were introduced in the 1870s and quickly became common on American roads. The term "side-bar" refers to this surrey's suspension. Two wooden bars run parallel along the sides and are connected to the body by semi-elliptic springs. This surrey belonged to the family of New York City industrialist, politician and philanthropist Abram Hewitt.
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Side-Bar Surrey, circa 1890
Two- and four-passenger surreys were introduced in the 1870s and quickly became common on American roads. The term "side-bar" refers to this surrey's suspension. Two wooden bars run parallel along the sides and are connected to the body by semi-elliptic springs. This surrey belonged to the family of New York City industrialist, politician and philanthropist Abram Hewitt.