Terre Haute Carriage & Buggy Company

Terre Haute Carriage & Buggy Company embodies American craftsmanship with historically significant horse-drawn vehicles; discover the elegance and innovation of a bygone era in transportation.

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum (Vašington, D.C., Sjedinjene Američke Države)

Smešten u Vašingtonu, Nacionalni poštanski muzej Smithsonian nudi prožimajuće putovanje kroz istoriju pošte uz kultne kolekcije markica i retro vozila, pozivajući vas da istražite naše zajedničko nasleđe.

In 1904 the Department published plans for three sizes of screen wagons. Model No. 1 carried 5,000 pounds and required two horses. Model No. 2 carried 2,500 pounds and also required two horses. Finally, model No. 3 had a 1,200-pound capacity and could be used with either one or two horses.This fully restored screen wagon is Model No. 2. As outlined by postal directives, the wagon follows a specific color scheme. The screen frames are painted red, as are the running gear and wheels. The canvas roof and panels that contain lettering are white. Side curtains are held in place by harness straps when rolled up. The roof protrudes over the driver