Victoria
1870-1900
Place madeUnited States, North America
Iron, possibly nickel; leather; textile; wood; rubber; paint
Overall: 21 x 33 x 17 in. ( 53.3 x 83.8 x 43.2 cm )
Gift of De Witt M. Lockman
1934.113ab
According to original accession records, this model was made to scale from the original Brewster Victoria carriage owned by the Lockman family. "Brewster" refers to the maker, Brewster & Company (New York City), while "victoria" specifies the type of vehicle.
DescriptionModel of black victoria with low-slung open body and folding hood; interior has padded seat and brown carpet; carriage is suspended on possibly platform springs in front, and elliptic springs in rear; leather driver's seat and seat-fall, possibly rubber composite attached to foot-board; low steps attached to mud-guards; four wheels with red trim.ClassificationsMODELS