An indispensable reference for sleigh restorers, historians, and carriage enthusiasts, Horse Drawn Sleighs – Second Edition by Susan Green offers a richly detailed exploration of winter transportation at the height of the horse-drawn era. Drawing from articles originally published in three leading carriage journals of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this expanded edition includes significantly more illustrations, builder’s drawings, and historical insights than the first.
Inside, you’ll discover a wide array of sleigh designs—from elegant Albany and Portland cutters to Canadian styles, cabriolets, and closed-body sleighs—complete with dimensions, materials, paint and trim details, and authentic construction methods.
A newly added glossary of sleigh terminology and essays on early sleighing traditions enhance the book’s value as a cultural and technical resource. Whether you’re restoring a vintage sleigh or studying the evolution of cold-weather travel, this book is a must-have addition to your library.
Specifications
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Format: Softcover
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Pages: 263
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Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"
CONTENTS:
ALBANY OR SWELL BODY TYPE SLEIGHS
PORTLAND AND OTHER CUTTERS
SPEEDING CUTTERS
FOUR-PASSENGER SLEIGHS
BOX-BODY SLEIGHS
TRAPS AND SPORTING SLEIGHS
CANADIAN SLEIGHS
RUMBLE-SEAT SLEIGHSER CUTTERS
CABRILET OR VICTORIA SLEIGHS
VIS-A-VIS SLEIGHS
CLOSED-BODY SLEIGHS
CONSTRUCTION OF SLEIGHS
- Ironing
- Body Design
- Painting
- Trimming
ESSAYS OF SLEIGHS AND SLEIGHING
GLOASSARY
INDEX
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