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Title |
Two Seat Basket Phaeton, c. 1900 |
Object Name |
Phaeton |
Description |
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 from the sun. Maker: Unknown, American, probably Brewster & Company, NY (TBD). Part of the San Mateo County Historical Association's carriage collection. |
Date |
c. 1900 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
1973.426 |
Dimensions |
H-95 W-67 D-122 inches |
Collection |
3D - Land Transportation Tools & Equipment |
Provenance |
-From the Roth Collection at Filoli. -The Roth Collection is particularly significant as all of the carriages were built by one of the two Brewster firms in New York City, producers of the finest quality vehicles for America's leading families. The National Carriage Association in Staten Island has the original records of the Brewster Company. Since Roth carriages were produced for use in California, they evidence some special changes to adapt them to their owner's way of living. As of June 10, 1973, each carriage was in superb condition, never having been restored. Each carriage bears an individual registration number from the factory. The carriages were built almost entirely of wood, and many coats of paint were applied, each coat rubbed and polished until it was mirror-smooth. As the paint of that era dried slowly, there often was more than a week's wait between the application of coats. |
Notes |
"Phaeton" generally refers to a family of vehicles having speed and elegance and is characterized by light construction, no doors, a high seat and large wheels. |
Search Terms |
carriage Carriages Filoli Horse Drawn Vehicles Roth, Lurline Matson Roth, William P (Mrs.) wagon |
Subjects |
Carriages & coaches Summer Transportation |
People |
Roth, Lurline Matson Roth, William P. Mrs. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mrs. William P. Roth |