Horsedrawn Carriage Collection

Department of State and the Army and Navy, Washington DC, 1882
New building for the Departments of State, Army, and Navy (later called the Executive Office Building), Washington DC, 1882. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Governors Palace on Santa Fe Plaza, dating from the 1600s
The Governors Palace, the Spanish capitol of New Mexico and end of the Santa Fe Trail. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

U. S. Treasury Building, Washington DC, 1850s
Department of the Treasury in Washington DC, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

London street in the 1880s
Piccadilly busy with traffic on a spring day in London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Visitors arriving at the White House in carriages, 1870s
Winter carriage traffic at the White House the final days of the Grant Administration, 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Light carriage called a diligence or coupe car for two passengers from the court of Marie Antoinette
FLO4671827 Light carriage called a diligence or coupe car for two passengers from the court of Marie Antoinette. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

Chinese stage cart, Qing Dynasty. Common horse-drawn carriage or wagon used by all classes
FLO4590365 Chinese stage cart, Qing Dynasty. Common horse-drawn carriage or wagon used by all classes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Plans for a tunnel under the River Thames, with two lanes for horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians
FLO4623052 Plans for a tunnel under the River Thames, with two lanes for horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, workers excavating the tunnels

New York City, Central Park Horse drawn carriage, close up of horse
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Arizona, Page, Big Lake Trading Post, Horse Carriage Detail

Horse-drawn carriage in ancient Rome
Roman travelling carriage drawn by four horses. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Western Farmers Home, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471087 The Western Farmers Home, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for Oldsmbile, pub. 1910 (colour litho)
3467993 Advertisement for Oldsmbile, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coach was once King of the Road)

The Western Farmers Home, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

New Years reception at the White House, 1880s
Diplomats and other New Years visitors received at the White House, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dearborn Avenue, Chicago, 1890s
Chicagos Dearborn Avenue north of Chestnut Street: Newberry Library, Unity Church, and New England Congregational Church (left-right), 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Downtown Indianapolis, 1870s
Washington Street, looking west from Meriden Street, Indianapolis, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

State capitol of Indiana, 1850s
Indiana state capitol, Indianapolis, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Hancocks home in Boston, 1700s
Horse-drawn carriage in front of John Hancocks mansion on Beacon Hill, Boston, 1700s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial Quaker meetinghouse in New Jersey
First Quaker meeting-house in Burlington, New Jersey, a hexagon built in 1683. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Standard Oil Company headquarters, New York City, 1880s
Standard Oil Company building and the Welles Building on Broadway, New York, 1880s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Japanese emperor Mutsuhito, 1890s
Emperor Mutsuhito of Japan in his state carriage, Tokyo, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wall Street crash in 1884
Financial panic on Wall Street, May 14, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

People fleeing London to escape the plague, 1630
Flight of townspeople into the countryside to escape the plague in England, 1630. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Busy Cairo street in the late 1800s
Street activity in the new quarter of Cairo, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

1916 prisoners return to Dublin 1917 Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916

Washington DC on a summer afternoon, 1890
Afternoon strollers on Connecticut Avenue in Washington DC, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, 1891
Some decorated carriages in the Tournament of Roses parade, Pasadena, California, 1891. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial churchgoers in Sleepy Hollow, New York
Parishioners leaving church at Sleepy Hollow in colonial New York. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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President Chester A. Arthur and President-elect Grover Cleveland leaving the White House for the inauguration, 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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President Fillmores parade passing Barnums Museum on Broadway in New York City, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vallejo, capital of California, early 1850s
View of Vallejo, the new capital of the state of California, 1851-1853. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Urban life, circa 1900
Crowds on a busy city street, 1890s or early 1900s. Halftone of a color illustration by W. Glackens

Election-day campaigning, 1870s
Candidate visiting the polls on election day, 1870s, USA. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

U. S. Patent Office, 1850s
Busy street in front of the Patent Office, Washington DC, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Busy night at the U. S. Capitol, 1885
U.S. Capitol during a night session of Congress, spring 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 1890s
Champs Elysees at twilight near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Horse-drawn carriage traffic outside the shops in Piccadilly, London, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut

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London street scene at night with electric lighting, about 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The procession in Smithfield passing the Metropolitan Meat Market. 13 November 1869

Horse-drawn carriage on cobblestone street, Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

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Shops and market on the town square, Covington, Kentucky 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Step back in time and experience the charm of a bygone era with the timeless elegance of horse-drawn carriages. From Washington DC to ancient Rome, these majestic vehicles have graced the streets and captured hearts throughout history. In 1882, amidst the grandeur of Department of State and the Army and Navy buildings in Washington DC, horse-drawn carriages carried dignitaries and officials, adding an air of sophistication to their journeys. Meanwhile, at Santa Fe Plaza's Governors Palace dating back to the 1600s, these carriages transported visitors into a world steeped in rich cultural heritage. Across continents, from London streets in the 1880s to Naples' Marinella coastline depicted on canvas, horse-drawn carriages were a common sight. In bustling cities like New York City during its Crystal Palace days or along picturesque roads leading to Posillipo's scenic beauty – these carriages provided both transportation and glimpses into society's ever-changing tapestry. The White House itself witnessed countless arrivals as distinguished guests stepped out from ornate horse-drawn carriages during the 1870s. A nod to tradition while embracing progress was seen even further back in time when ancient Romans traversed their city streets using similar means. Currier & Ives' vivid lithographs immortalized this mode of transport; one such print showcased The Western Farmers Home publishe d in 1871 - capturing rural life intertwined with carriage travel. Another masterpiece depicted Chiaias Riviera's allure alongside Villa Reale painted on canvas – showcasing how these elegant conveyances enhanced leisurely pursuits. Whether it be for official business or leisurely pleasure-seeking, horse-drawn carriages held an undeniable allure that transcended borders and eras alike. Their presence added gracefulness to historic landmarks like U. S Treasury Building or La Favorita in Portici – leaving indelible marks on our collective memory.