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1. Brougham, 1903 - Brougham

   Brougham, 1903. This example has a square arch panel and a comparatively small body. It has a hand brake at the coachman’s seat and square lamps. The interior is tufted leather with leather covered drop handles and pockets at the sides. There is a plate attached to the door that covers the step to the interior. When the door is open, any dirt or mud accumulated while the vehicle was in motion is on the cover plate. The interior features a pebble ...

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2. Four-wheel Governess Cart, c. 1890 - Cart, Governess

   Four-wheel Governess Cart, c. 1890. This example has four wheels. The front has arched rockers under which the front wheels can pass for improved turning. The varnished natural wood combined with wicker contributes to its stylish finish. Maker unknown: American, possibly Brewster & Company, NY (TBD). Part of the San Mateo County Historical Association's carriage collection.

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3. Ladies' Phaeton, 1907 - Phaeton

   Ladies' Phaeton, 1907. Two person carriage with cabriolet top. Front lanterns intact (Brewster & Co.). Black with blue striping. Black tufted upholstery. Designed with ladies in mind, this vehicle is rather low-slung to allow easy entry. A rumble seat in the rear is provided for the footman to accompany the coach. The convertible top is usually kept up but could be lowered if desired. Women as well as men enjoyed the sport and recreation of p...

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4. Los Angeles National Spring Horse Show Trophy, 1947 - Trophy

   LA National Spring Horse Show, 1947. Trophy is a single chalice-shaped pillar, topped with a horse in profile on a rectangular platform; the platform is supported by two eagles with spread wings, standing on top of a short height of fluted column. On either side of the chalice body is an art deco buttress. The chalice sits on a multi-tonal tiered base with a hollow foot. The foot is attached in the center with a screw. The body is made of several...

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5. Los Angeles National Spring Horse Show Trophy, 1947 - Trophy

   LA National Spring Horse Show Trophy, 1947. Trophy is a single chalice-shaped column topped with a figuring of a horse in profile with a two-tone base. Everything but the base and buttress details are made in a gold-colored metal. The horse figurine is facing to the right-hand side, and was cast in two pieces with a visible seam in its midsection. The horse is standing on a rectangular platform which is supported by a small ionic column detail - ...

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6. Pacific International Livestock Exposition Trophy, 1922 - Trophy

   Pacific Livestock Exposition Trophy, 1922. Chalice-shaped trophy in silvery metal with looped handles. Inscription on both sides in block art deco letters. Hollow wide tiered base.

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7. Park Gate Gig, c. 1890s - Gig

   Park Gate Gig, c. 1890s. Manufactured by Studebaker San Francisco (printed on seat/round brass on seat). Gig is black with blue striping. Seat cushions are upholstered with brown fabric. This example has a panel on the body with dummy slats, a vestigial reference to the slatted sides used in hunting vehicles for dogs. There is a metal bracket for a lazy back on the right side. The platform suspension reduced horse motion from being transferred to...

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8. San Francisco Horse Show Trophy, 1936 - Trophy

   SF Horse Show Trophy, 1936. Trophy is a figurine of a horse mid-trot in profile over a tall base. The horse is facing to the left-hand side of the trophy when viewed from the inscription side (front). Its front right and back left legs are raised. Its body has carved details on facial features, hooves and tail. There is a visible soldering seam in its midsection. The horse is mounted on top of a rectangular platform, which is supported by a curl...

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9. Spider Phaeton, c. 1900 - Phaeton

   Spider Phaeton, c. 1900. Two-seat carriage is black with tan interior. It has a convertible top and a rear rumble seat with a black leather-covered cushion that is surrounded by iron rod railing. Carriage has two large twelve-spoked wheels in back and two smaller ten-spoked wheels in front, all with solid black rubber tires. Black carriage has red trim detail, including a monogram. Front seat has cloth upholstered cushions. Carriage has ele...

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10. Stanhope Gig, c. 1900 - Gig

    Stanhope Gig, c. 1900. Horse Gig has a spindle back rest. Gig is black with red striping on body and wheels. Monogramed with "WPR." Brewster & Co. side lamps. Fabric cushioned seat covers are maroon in color. This Stanhope Gig has spindle sides. The monogram WPR (for William P. Roth) is painted on the Stanhope pillar. It has low-chimney lamps that were called gig lamps, specially designed for this type of vehicle. It was repainted by George W. Mc...

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11. Two Seat Basket Phaeton, c. 1900 - Phaeton

    Two Seat Basket Phaeton, c. 1900. During the Gilded Age, natural wood or wicker vehicles were popular for use on country estates and in fashionable resort areas. This graceful round-body vehicle has a wicker or "basket" body and wings (fenders). The silhouette is similar to a Victoria with a high front seat. It has a deep round arch panel for turning. The fringed parasol that is mounted in the back and opens over the seats protects passengers fr...

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12. Victoria, 1903 - Victoria

    Victoria, 1903. Made by Brewster and Co. Black paint with blue striping. Patent leather fenders; pair of Brewster lanterns. Without doors, lowslung and has a single forward-facing seat. Is driven by a coachman from a high seat and drawn by a single horse or a pair. Soft tufted-calf upholstery. Push hand-brake with steel blocks; child's seat and two foot cushions, apron and seat cover. This specification sheet for this vehicle describes it a...

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