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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.
- Bandbox, 1830-1840 - In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene with hunters loading their catch into a coach.
- 1830-1840
- Collections - Artifact
Bandbox, 1830-1840
In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene with hunters loading their catch into a coach.
- Printing Plate with Image of a Phaeton -
- Collections - Artifact
Printing Plate with Image of a Phaeton
- Printing Plate with Image of a Phaeton -
- Collections - Artifact
Printing Plate with Image of a Phaeton
- Montgomery Ward "Special Buggy Catalogue," 1890 -
- 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Montgomery Ward "Special Buggy Catalogue," 1890