Bronson
Wagon
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