Early Punch carriage

Made:
c1870 in Exeter
Early Punch carriage

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Early Punch carriage built by Hayman and Co. of Exeter circa 1870.

Punch Carriage (four wheels) for a single horse. This carriage has an enclosed box, trimmed in black leather. The body is on full elliptic springs and has a pair of shafts and two candle lamps. The interior has four cushions and is of dark blue wool cloth with red blinds. Painted in a black livery with red lining.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
1938-542
Materials:
wood (unidentified), textile, rubber (unidentified), leather and metal (ferrous)
Measurements:
overall: 2090 mm x 2635 mm x 1650 mm,
type:
punch
credit:
Harding, S.