Bicycle
Classification:
Date:
1866
Medium:
Iron, wood, leather, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 22 3/4 x 47 in. ( 91.4 x 57.8 x 119.4 cm )
Description:
Bicycle with iron frame; wooden wheels, spokes, pedals, and handles; wheels bound with iron; stuffed seat covered with leather. Remnants of red and black paint throughout.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1922.116
Marks:
Metal plaque affixed under the seat inscribed: "PATENT/NOVEMBER 20TH 1866/G.L. BROWNELL/N. BEDFORD MASS./437"
metal plaque suspended from handlebars inscribed: "BICYCLE / MADE BY / G.L. BROWNELL / 1866"
Gallery Label:
Affixed labels indicate that bicycle was produced by the factory of George L. Brownell, located in New Bedford, MA. Brownell was a noted carriage, coach and hearse maker active in New Bedford from about 1840, and by 1889 was considered to be one of the United States' largest carriage manufacturers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1866
eMuseum Object ID:
11843
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wooden ornament
Classification:
Medium:
wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5 x 2 in. ( 17.8 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.116
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11842
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pony Governess Cart
Classification:
Date:
1880
Medium:
Mixed
Dimensions:
Overall: 55 x 63 x 105 in. ( 139.7 x 160 x 266.7 cm )
Description:
Varnished body and red wheels; trim, red leather; wheels, wooden hubs, two-piece rims, iron tires, common axles; double elliptic springs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
1945.457
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
11777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleigh
Classification:
Date:
late 19th Century
Medium:
Wood, iron
Credit Line:
Gift of Stephen Taber Willets
Object Number:
1941.909
Gallery Label:
This sleigh came from "Old Brick Farm" on Roslyn, Long Island, the home of the donor, Stephen Taber Willets.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11774
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cutter
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
mixed.
Dimensions:
Overall (On site measurement): 64 x 45 x 110 in. (162.6 x 114.3 x 279.4 cm)
Description:
Curved panel sides, cushions missing, new patent leather side fenders to front.
Object Number:
1932.109
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
11712
Exclude from TMS update:
OFF
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Park Drag (or Private Coach)
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
1903
Medium:
mixed.
Description:
Painted black and dark blue, body, black running gear; trim, black Morocco inside, blue broadcloth outside; wheels with wooden hubs, two-piece rims, Collinge's axles, iron tires, hand-brake. Accessories: round-face lamps, lead bars and spare bars, ladder, drag shoe and chain, whip socket, stick basket, pole chains, wheel wrench, aprons, jointed whip.
Object Number:
1938.386
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
11708
Exclude from TMS update:
OFF
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Carriage jack
Classification:
Medium:
wood & metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 x 8 x 3 in. ( 83.8 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.112
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11652
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Carriage backrest
Classification:
Medium:
leather, metal, cloth
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 47 x 20 in. ( 5.1 x 119.4 x 50.8 cm )
Object Number:
INV.1324
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bicycle
Classification:
Medium:
metal, leather, rubber
Dimensions:
Overall: 65 x 74 x 28 in. ( 165.1 x 188 x 71.1 cm )
Description:
with tire
Object Number:
INV.422ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11648
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Albany Cutter
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Wood, steel, leather
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mary S. Woodward
Object Number:
1933.44
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
11647
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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