Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hansom cab
Object name
Hansom cab
Date
1890-1900
Medium
Iron, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 19 x 34.3 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Cast iron hansom cab with driver seated at back, drawn by single horse; driver painted white; black cab with yellow and brown trim, black wheels with gold trim; cast rococo detail framing both windows, bracket for reins at front of roof; 2 lamps, to each side of cab; black horse with gold harness and brown hip blanket.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin (Mrs. J. Harper Skillin)
Object Number
1937.219
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




