J.A. Peters Sausage Delivery Wagon, 1908-1912

Summary

One-horse delivery wagons were common on American streets from the latter 19th century into the 20th. Businesses of all kinds used these practical vehicles to transport goods to customers. While all delivery wagons shared the same basic layout, more refined versions featured wood panels instead of duck cloth around the cargo area, or wood panels with glass alongside the driver's seat.

One-horse delivery wagons were common on American streets from the latter 19th century into the 20th. Businesses of all kinds used these practical vehicles to transport goods to customers. While all delivery wagons shared the same basic layout, more refined versions featured wood panels instead of duck cloth around the cargo area, or wood panels with glass alongside the driver's seat.

Artifact

Wagon

Date Made

1908-1912

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

63.143.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Paint (Coating)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Blue
Cream (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 108 in

Height: 101 in

Width: 73 in  (Wheel Diameter)

Diameter: 45 in  (Wheel Diameter)

Inscriptions

on side of wagon [painted]: J.A. PETERS / SAUSAGE

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