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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. Filoli: Family Home, Historic Garden, Living Museum - Filoli Center

   Filoli: Family Home, Historic Garden, Living Museum by Filoli Center, 2017. Shire Publications, Oxford, Great Britain. A history of the Filoli estate (also known as the Bourn-Roth estate) with chapters on the family, house, garden, its historical significance and future vision. Published to coincide with Filoli's centennial. Includes color illustrations, glossary, and index. 120 pages

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3. Filoli Self-Guided Tours of the House and Garden - Pamphlet, Instruction

   Filoli Self-Guided Tours of the House and Garden, c. 2010s. Paper brochure provides information on the history of the Filoli country house and gardens to visitors of the Estate. The guide is printed in green and yellow ink on off-white paper and includes photographs and maps. 15 pages

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. 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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5. 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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6. Lurline Roth Driving a Single-Horse-Drawn Carriage by Harris, 1926 - Painting

   1926 Painting of Lurline Roth Driving a Single-Horse-Drawn Carriage by Harris. Oil painting on canvas mounted inside a beige colored painted wooden frame with a green colored central border and a 1" linen interior mat. Image depicts Lurline Roth wearing a gray dress with a white lace shirt with a lace collar and broach and a low-billed hat with a blue ribbon. She is holding reins and a horse whip and is sitting inside a black single-seat tople...

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7. Omnibus, 1901 - Omnibus

   Omnibus, 1901. Black coach has an open seat at front for driver and an enclosed body for passengers with windows on all four sides. It has headlights on each side and gray rubber tires. Body 367 lbs., completed 1263 lbs. Has original glass and bell for the coachman. Maker: Brewster & Company, New York. Part of the San Mateo County Historical Association's carriage collection.

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8. Park Drag, 1904 - Coach, Road

   Park Drag, 1904. Black and yellow in color. Seventeen persons can be accomodated--four inside. For picnics, provisions and wine are carried in special compartments at the rear of the coach. A small wooden rack on the ceiling of the coach holds the horsewhip when the coach is not in use. A collapsible ladder for roof access and an umbrella basket hang on the rear of the coach. The coachman sits on the double cushion in the driving box. Accordin...

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9. 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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10. San Mateo County Historical Association Horse Drawn Vehicle Collection - Report

    San Mateo County Historical Association Horse Drawn Vehicle Collection, 2021. Report by Merri Ferrell to assess the condition and provide historical context for the San Mateo County Historical Association's collection of carriages.

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. San Mateo County Historical Association Horse Drawn Vehicle Collection [Digital Files] - Document, Digital

    San Mateo County Historical Association Horse Drawn Vehicle Collection [Digital Files], 2021. Digital files used in a report by Merri Ferrell to assess the condition and provide historical context for the San Mateo County Historical Association's collection of carriages. Folder 2022-022-002_USB1: 2022-022-002-1_CoverReport_SMCHA.pdf 2022-022-002-2_SMCHA_ConservationAndCondition.pdf 2022-022-002-3_SMCHA_Report_HistoryAndExhibitionThemes.pdf ...

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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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