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Mountain wagons

Scope note

Horse-drawn passenger wagons used in the American West for excursions into rugged terrain, fitted with multiple bench seats and heavy suspension; used from the mid-19th to the early 20th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000226578

Broader Terms used

passenger vehicles

Equivalent Terms used

mountain wagon

Created

13yrs ago

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