Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Hansom cab
Object Number:
1937.219
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 19 x 34.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron hansom cab with driver seated at back, drawn by single horse; driver painted white; black cab with yellow and brown trim, black wheels with gold trim; cast rococo detail framing both windows, bracket for reins at front of roof; 2 lamps, to each side of cab; black horse with gold harness and brown hip blanket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin (Mrs. J. Harper Skillin)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
