Julian Stage Line Stage Wagon, circa 1900
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If they couldn't go by railroad, Americans often traveled by stagecoach -- even into the early 20th century. Stage lines moved their vehicles in "stages" with continual relays of fresh horses. Open-sided wagons were lighter and less expensive than closed coaches. Canvas curtains protected passengers from bad weather. The Julian Stage Line operated in San Diego County, California.
If they couldn't go by railroad, Americans often traveled by stagecoach -- even into the early 20th century. Stage lines moved their vehicles in "stages" with continual relays of fresh horses. Open-sided wagons were lighter and less expensive than closed coaches. Canvas curtains protected passengers from bad weather. The Julian Stage Line operated in San Diego County, California.
Artifact
Stage wagon
Date Made
circa 1900
Keywords
United States, California, Julian
United States, California, San Diego
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.520.188
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Canvas
Leather
Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Green
Gold (Color)
Red
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 113.25 in
Width: 75 in
Length: 158 in
Wheelbase: 81 in
Diameter: 44.5 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 50.5 in (Wheel Diameter)
Inscriptions
Painted in gold leaf on each side of the driver's seat: U. S. MAIL / JULIAN / STAGE / LINE
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