Date:1875 - 1899 (c.)
Description:The Brougham is a town carriage, first built in 1838 to the design of the then Lord Chancellor, Lord Brougham. This Brougham was built by Barker & Co of London in the late 19th century and comes from the collection of the Earl of Shrewsbury & Talbot. The body has a rounded profile and is mounted on elliptic springs front and back. It can be drawn by a single horse or a pair. The interior is trimmed in maroon morocco leather and wool cloth. There is an area for stowing parcels under the front windows and a pull to attract the attention of the driver. All the windows are fitted with roller blinds. This is not as elaborate as some interiors which came equipped with trays, pockets, boxes and mirrors and even secret compartments. The development of the Brougham made it possible for professional and middle class families to own a closed carriage. The wealthier classes, however, also purchased Broughams for everyday use, keeping their grander carriages for special occasions. This horse-drawn carriage is from the Staffordshire County Museum collection. You can find out more about the Brougham and see 3D imaging that you can rotate and zoom in to explore detail at the Staffordshire Carriage Collection website: http://www.staffordshirecarriages.org.uk/brougham/
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Donor ref:64.064.0010 (37/35613)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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