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We often receive requests to identify sleighs. Unfortunately unless there is a maker’s tag on the sleigh it is hard to identify exactly where the sleigh came from. In general, American sleighs fit into two broad categories – Albany and Portland. The Albany Cutter As the 19th century began there was a focus on more […]
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A few years ago I bought a Ralli Car in Scotland and I was told at the time that it had “lancewood shafts,” a superior kind. What is lancewood and can it be obtained here? The following is taken from a paper read before the Institute of British Carriage Makers on March 15, 1884 by
Tips from Beth Brady for Cleaning Wicker Carriages and Carriage Accessories Our wheeled artisan heritage is valuable and deserves to be preserved. Here, I’ll share some tips for cleaning and caring for your wicker carriage parts. The term “wicker” refers to articles that have been woven. Rattan and willow were the most commonly used raw
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