Collection Highlights
Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Stanhope Gig
Title
Stanhope Gig
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
mixed
Dimensions
Overall: 59 x 122 x 65 in. (149.9 x 309.9 x 165.1 cm)
Overall (On site measurement): 60 x 64 x 125 in. (152.4 x 162.6 x
Description
Body and running gear painted black; trim, dark green broadcloth; wheels with wooden spokes, two-piece rims, iron tires, Collinge's axles; Stanhope springs.
Accessories: square lamps, wheel wrench.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Harris Fahnestock
Object Number
1938.390
Gallery Label
The Stanhope gig was designed in 1815 by the Hon. Fitzroy Stanhope. Popular for park driving & horse shows. May have 1 horse or a tandem. Driven by a gentleman.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
