Place of manufacture unknown, from Basel, ca. 1820/30
Inv. 1940.123.
This simple baby carriage probably comes from Basel and can be dated to the period 1820/30. The wicker basket, which is painted yellow with a green border, is large enough for two little children to be taken out for an airing at the same time. The drawbar used to pull it along has also been preserved. What has not survived is the lining made of fabric, oil cloth, or leather, or indeed the upholstery and cushions. Presumably these would have been tied on through the two rectangular holes in the backrest. The chassis is basically a small-scale version of a C-sprung carriage of the Biedermeier period, albeit a simplified one. Especially remarkable are the large wheels with rounded iron rims.
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