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Quick Details

Carriage Type

Children's Carriage

Date of Production

early 20th century

Accession or Inventory Number

TB389

Materials used

Paint, Wood, Steel

Summary of Children's Carriage

Children’s  carriages provided hours of entertainment. The youngest members of a family would have been pulled around gardens and parks by their older siblings. This carriage is a very simply constructed example with plain panel sides. It dates from the early 20th century.    

Full description

A carriage of a simple construction. The side panels are shaped with the front edge being lower than the back. Inside the seat board is fixed across the body of the carriage. A lazy back is bolted to the seat board which is an odd feature as with a solid rear panel it is not really needed. 

This carriage has no springs and is attached to wooden braces that sit on the straight axles. Between the wooden brace and the floor of the carriage at the front, a tiller is fitted.  

The wheels are bicycle style with rubber tyres. It is painted green with a black band around the edge of the panels and yellow lining.

Inscriptions

There are no inscriptions on this carriage.

Condition report

This carriage shows clear signs of use with paint loss and wear and tear to the wood components. The tiller looks to have been replaced at some point. 

Access information

This Children's Carriage is in the care of Bristol Museums

M Shed

Princes Wharf
Wapping Rd
Bristol
BS1 4RN

Tel: 0117 352 6600

https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/

Picture credit

Bristol Museum / Amy Bracey