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Governess carts

Scope note

Small, light, two-wheeled wagonette-type carts with rounded or tub shape entered through a door in the rear and with bodies of wood or basketwork; usually drawn by ponies and considered safe for children to ride; developed in England in the late 19th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000226545

Broader Terms used

passenger vehicles

Equivalent Terms used

governess cart

Created

12yrs ago

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