Butcher's Wagon, circa 1875
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Before mechanical refrigeration, many Americans bought their perishable goods on a daily basis. In larger cities, enterprising vendors delivered food door-to-door in wagons like this. Inside the butcher's wagon are shelves for meat storage, slots to hold knives, and a cutting board. The vehicle was built in Connecticut by A.U. Elliott & Sons Carriage Manufacturers.
Before mechanical refrigeration, many Americans bought their perishable goods on a daily basis. In larger cities, enterprising vendors delivered food door-to-door in wagons like this. Inside the butcher's wagon are shelves for meat storage, slots to hold knives, and a cutting board. The vehicle was built in Connecticut by A.U. Elliott & Sons Carriage Manufacturers.
Artifact
Wagon
Date Made
circa 1875
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1538.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Canvas
Leather
Paint (Coating)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 58.75 in
Width: 75.5 in
Length: 186.5 in
Wheelbase: 58.75 in
Diameter: 41 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 48 in (Wheel Diameter)
Inscriptions
On each side of wagon is license plate: OXFORD / TOWN LICENSE / 7763-D / EXPIRES / JULY 21, 1928 A sign on the back of seat reads: PROTECTED BY / MULCAHY DETECTIVE BUREAU / HEADQUARTERS WORCESTER, MASS. / LIBERAL REWARD / FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARREST AND CONVICTION / OF PERSONS COMMITTING BURGLARIES OR LARCENY FROM / THESE PREMISES OR ANY WILFUL DESTRUCTION OF THIS PROPERTY
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