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Bronson Wagon

Steam Pumper


The Bronson Wagon, popular during the second half of the 19th century, was an original creation of Brewster & Company. Fredrick Bronson was one of the founders of the New York Coaching Club and a fine coachman. Bronson suggested a unique type of step for entering the rear seat. It allowed easy entry without scraping shins on the wheels or sides of the wagon. In gratitude for his suggestion, William Brewster named the carriage the Bronson Wagon. These vehicles were used for informal pleasure driving to picnics and going to the beach. As was done with many sporting vehicles the wood was varnished with the metal fittings painted black. The wagon can be fitted with shafts for driving a single or with a pole to accommodate a pair of horses.

The Brewster Bronson owned by the collection, a museum quality carriage, is away for CONSERVATION at B.R.Howard & Associates, Inc. Carlyle, PA to be returned at the end of 2007.

The Bronson on display was RESTORED by Earl Lloyd of Earlyville, PA



 

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