Caleche Collection

Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperor's eldest daughter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4590372 Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperor's eldest daughter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Regency fops and belles promenading at Hyde Park Gate. The Arrival, or Western Entrance to Cockney Land
FLO4618900 Regency fops and belles promenading at Hyde Park Gate. The Arrival, or Western Entrance to Cockney Land. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Arrival of the Royal Mail stage coach from London around 10AM at the Post Office, Bristol
FLO4619250 Arrival of the Royal Mail stage coach from London around 10AM at the Post Office, Bristol. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London

Hapless Londoners riding in the Epping Hunt, Easter Monday. Dandies and fops came down from London
FLO4619105 Hapless Londoners riding in the Epping Hunt, Easter Monday. Dandies and fops came down from London and rode on horses and in carriages chasing a single stag

Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell
FLO4618958 Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell. William Crockford stands at the door. Exterior of Fishmongers Hall, a Regular break down

Chinese youth alighting from his carriage to salute a friend of his father's, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590396 Chinese youth alighting from his carriage to salute a friend of his father's, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Tartar woman riding on a one-wheel barrow drawn by servants. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after
FLO4590144 Tartar woman riding on a one-wheel barrow drawn by servants. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Marie Antoinette's sleigh, a carriage mounted on skis. Marie Antoinette raced Madame de Lamballe around Versailles
FLO4671811 Marie Antoinette's sleigh, a carriage mounted on skis. Marie Antoinette raced Madame de Lamballe around Versailles

Hyde Park as it will be, 1846. Satirical futuristic print of gentlemen riding personal steam engines pumping out fumes
FLO4995407 Hyde Park as it will be, 1846. Satirical futuristic print of gentlemen riding personal steam engines pumping out fumes

FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Spain (1814)
CUL4872412 FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Spain (1814). " La valiente, fiel y constant Espana" (The brave, loyal and steadfast Spain)

European woman in a tonjon, or ladies carriage, carried by Indian bearers in loincloth
FLO4565436 European woman in a tonjon, or ladies carriage, carried by Indian bearers in loincloth, and attended by an umbrella carrier

BRAMBOLA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter. Spain (19th c.). Convent and Square of San Antonio in the Royal Site of
CUL4875983 BRAMBOLA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter. Spain (19th c.). Convent and Square of San Antonio in the Royal Site of Aranjuez. Engraving from a painting by Fernando Bambrila. Romanticism

Regency gentlemen, farmers and peasants riding in a parade of coaches and hay wagons
FLO4619241 Regency gentlemen, farmers and peasants riding in a parade of coaches and hay wagons. The Comical Procession from Gloucester to Berkeley

The festival of Eton Montem with the procession up Mount Salt Hill. Held every three years
FLO4618818 The festival of Eton Montem with the procession up Mount Salt Hill. Held every three years, Eton college old boys climbed the local hill and paid salt to the school

The fairy queen takes an airy drive in a light carriage drawn by thoroughbred butterflies
FLO4614665 The fairy queen takes an airy drive in a light carriage drawn by thoroughbred butterflies. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In

Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832
FLO4572733 Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, King of Rome, son of Napoleon and Marie Louise 1811-1832. Wearing the sash of the Legion d'honneur and riding In a miniature carriage

Russian nobles and travelers on sleds and sleighs on a frozen river, and men on a horse-driven carriage
FLO4624871 Russian nobles and travelers on sleds and sleighs on a frozen river, and men on a horse-driven carriage on the riverbank, 18th century

Two-person horse-drawn carriage called a vis-a-vis a l'anglais, English face to face. Built by M
FLO4671868 Two-person horse-drawn carriage called a vis-a-vis a l'anglais, English face to face. Built by M. Herve, master carriage builder of rue Feydeau

View of the Kremlin, the ancient palace of the tsars in Moscow, Russia, with the palace of terems
FLO4576174 View of the Kremlin, the ancient palace of the tsars in Moscow, Russia, with the palace of terems, the cathedral of the Assumption and the bell tower of the tower of Ivan the Great

Paris and Dover Stagecoach with four horses, coachman with whip, footman, and passengers inside the carriage
FLO4688716 Paris and Dover Stagecoach with four horses, coachman with whip, footman, and passengers inside the carriage and outside

Linkman with torch showing a couple to their carriage outside a theater. Linkboys waited outside theaters to find
FLO4688731 Linkman with torch showing a couple to their carriage outside a theater. Linkboys waited outside theaters to find Hackney cabs and carriages for rich patrons

Africa, Senegal, Saint-Louis. A caleche, traditional taxi

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Calash, c. 1936

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Calash, c. 1936

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Fanchon Larzelere
Calash, c. 1936

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Calash, c. 1936

Johnny and a Lady crash a gig in a herd of swine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W
FLO4989396 Johnny and a Lady crash a gig in a herd of swine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Read after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Alfred Burtons The Adventures of Johnny

Furniture and Objects of Taste (coloured engraving)
1765571 Furniture and Objects of Taste (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Canada Illustrated, Quebec (engraving)
1045611 Canada Illustrated, Quebec (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada Illustrated, Quebec)

Wpman in a round bonnet called a turned-up calash
Woman in a round bonnet with ribbon rosette and two ringlets. The bonnet is called a turned-up calash, Caleche retroussee, after the carriage with a folding top

Furniture and Objects of Taste (coloured engraving)
1765572 Furniture and Objects of Taste (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Furniture and Objects of Taste, No. 32, Phaeton Simple (coloured engraving)
1765570 Furniture and Objects of Taste, No. 32, Phaeton Simple (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Furniture and Objects of Taste, No. 32, Phaeton Simple (coloured engraving)
1765569 Furniture and Objects of Taste, No. 32, Phaeton Simple (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); 26.5x38.2 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years ago (engraving)
1041672 A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years ago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to Brighton a Hundred Years ago)

PERU IN 1753
A typical scene in the Peruvian countryside, with a Mulatto woman on a horse, a caleche (coach) a llama, a vicuna, a huanaco, and various racial types Date: 1753

Attributed Adam Frans van der Meulen Soldiers Attacking
Attributed to Adam Frans van der Meulen, Soldiers Attacking a Caleche, Soldiers attacking covered trailer, painting, Oil on canvas, Height, 39 cm (15.3 inches), Width, 57 cm (22.4 inches), Signed

Paris, France - Barriers destroyed. Date: circa 1860

Carriages and Promenaders on the Avenue des Champs-Elysses (w / c on paper)
XIR194753 Carriages and Promenaders on the Avenue des Champs-Elysses (w/c on paper) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

COSTUME 1774-1780
French costumes of the later 1770s include the examples of the high, elaborate hairstyles then worn, also the polonaise gown & pelerines. One lady wears a calash (folding hood). Date: 1774 - 1780

Caleche 1820S
A French caleche de Longchamp suitable for ladies to drive in le Bois de Boulogne : the small seating area contrasts with the overall size of the vehicle

CALECHE 1818
The caleche of the duchesse douairiaire (dowager) d Orleans

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"Caleche: A Timeless Symbol of African Heritage and Elegance" In the vibrant streets of Senegal's historic city, Saint-Louis, a captivating sight awaits. The caleche, a traditional taxi, gracefully traverses the bustling roads, weaving through the tapestry of African culture. This iconic mode of transportation has become synonymous with the rich heritage and charm that define this enchanting corner of Africa. As we delve into history's pages, we uncover fascinating glimpses into the allure of caleches. Octave Uzanne's exquisite illustrations from "La Femme a Paris" transport us to 1894 when these distinguished carriages were already capturing hearts with their timeless beauty. Fast forward to 1936; Roberta Spicer, Edna C. Rex, Fanchon Larzelere, and Edward L Loper immortalize calashes in their artistry. Their creations evoke an era where elegance reigned supreme as these carriages glided through cobblestone streets. But it is not just art that pays homage to caleches; literature too embraces their presence. In Alfred Burton's "The Adventures of Johnny Newcombe in the Navy, " we witness Johnny and a lady crashing a gig amidst swine – an unexpected encounter made alluring by this classic carriage. Beyond its aesthetic appeal lies another facet - utility meets fashion in furniture design. Colored engravings from "Furniture and Objects of Taste" showcase how calashes inspired unique pieces that adorned homes across continents. From Canada Illustrated to Wpman's round bonnet called turned-up calash – diverse cultures embraced this symbol of sophistication throughout history. Its influence transcended borders as it became an emblematic feature worldwide. Today, as you stroll along Saint-Louis' charming streets or explore other corners of Africa touched by its gracefulness, keep your eyes peeled for these remarkable caleches. They stand tall as reminders of our shared heritage, connecting us to a bygone era of elegance and refinement.