Theodore Roosevelt's Brougham, 1902
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This elegant vehicle was used by President Theodore Roosevelt on official occasions. Though automobiles began to replace horse-drawn vehicles during the Taft administration, the White House housekeeping department continued using the brougham to haul groceries and run other errands. In 1928 a Ford Model A was acquired for that purpose and this carriage was retired.
This elegant vehicle was used by President Theodore Roosevelt on official occasions. Though automobiles began to replace horse-drawn vehicles during the Taft administration, the White House housekeeping department continued using the brougham to haul groceries and run other errands. In 1928 a Ford Model A was acquired for that purpose and this carriage was retired.
Artifact
Brougham (Carriage)
Date Made
1902
Subject Date
1902-1928
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to an unknown English carriage maker.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Presidential Vehicles
Object ID
32.372.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
Leather
Metal
Felt (Textile)
Rubber (Material)
Wool (Textile)
Silver (Metal)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 77 in
Width: 66.5 in
Length: 128 in
Diameter: 44 in (Wheel Diameter)
Diameter: 35.25 in (Wheel Diameter)
Wheelbase: 82 in
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