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The float design was also used for hauling heavy stone, horse ambulances, and carrying livestock. [5] [2]: 95 The term is also used for a showy advertising vehicle and for commercial vehicle classes in horse shows, sometimes called an "exhibition float". [9] [6]: 22 In America, a goods wagon pulled by a single horse was often called a float.
Fly: A horse-drawn public coach or delivery wagon, especially one let out for hire. Four-in-hand coach; Gharry: A horse-drawn cab especially used in India. Gig (carriage): A light, two-wheeled sprung cart pulled by one horse. Gladstone; Governess cart: a sprung cart with two inward-facing benches, high sides and entry at the back. The upper ...
The Carriage Association of America (CAA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the history and traditions of carriage driving, and the preservation and restoration of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. It is headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park along with its sister organization, the Carriage Museum of America (CMA).
Feb. 25—In 1941, there were 95 mail routes in Spokane and five still used horse-drawn mail carts traveling the city's streets, including two in the downtown area. Mail superintendent John O ...
A Ralli car (or Rally cart) is a traditional type of horse-drawn cart, named after the Ralli family. [1] The vehicle was commonly used as a general run-around for families. The design developed towards the end of the 19th century and was derived from the dog cart, which has the same seating layout. The Ralli though is a less 'sporting' version ...
American Britzka design (1850–1870) Austrian Britschka design (c. 1870) A britzka or britschka (with numerous spelling variations [a]) is a type of horse-drawn carriage. What was originally an open wagon in Poland and Eastern Europe, became a passenger vehicle in Austria and was exported to Western Europe where it became popular as a ...
Interior of a Reading vardo, as used by the Romanichal, donated to the transport museum in Glasgow by a family from the Scottish village of Rhu.. A vardo (also Romani wag(g)on, Gypsy wagon, living wagon, caravan, van and house-on-wheels) is a four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle traditionally used by travelling Romanichal as their home.
Hansom's original design was modified by John Chapman and several others to improve its practicability, but retained Hansom's name. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Cab is a shortening of cabriolet , reflecting the design of the carriage.