Pair-Horse Brougham Carriage

Made:
1850 in United Kingdom

Pair-Horse Brougham Carriage, c.1850.

The original Brougham carriage was developed by Lord Henry Brougham in 1838. He wanted a four-wheeled 'gentleman's' carriage that was light enough to be drawn by a single horse and could easily navigate busy streets. His usual coachbuilders were unable to achieve this, so Lord Brougham turned to the coachbuilders Robinson and Cook instead. The resulting carriage became incredibly popular for those who could afford it, such as doctors. It inspired multiple variations including this pair-horse carriage.

This object was built in the mid nineteenth century by Charles Windover, a craftsman known for making carriages for Queen Victoria. While this was painted various different colours throughout its use, conservation work by its previous owner identified that its original paintwork was deep blue with red wheels. These colours have now been restored.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
2001-58
Materials:
steel, timber,textile materials
Measurements:
: 82.9921 x 64.0157 x 124.0157 in.; 2108 x 1626 x 3150 mm
type:
carriage
credit:
Longsands School Museum, St Neots, Cambs