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Modern carriages (1905)

Gilbey, Walter, Sir, 1831-1914 · London : Vinton & Co. · leaf 71

An illustration from Modern carriages, 1905, leaf 71
achet of the Parisianequipage lies in the absolutely straight lineit maintains with the horizon. The opposition of the coachbuilders musthave been somewhat half-hearted. OurQueen recognised the convenience and advan-tages of the victoria at once, and as Mr.Hooper says, Set off by Her Royal… … 2 XPi o « u O ! .1 > fe 49 a fashion sel by the then Princess of Walesand the victoria rapidly grew in popularity. The victoria most in vogue among ladiesfor visiting and shopping is that drawn bya single horse. The seat for a footman atthe back is now very rarely seen. The victoria has a curved…

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