02425cam a22003613u 4500 70206 UtSlPG 20260610134625.0 m cr n 260607r20231956utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 56058914 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Carlisle, Lilian Baker, 1912-2006 The carriages at Shelburne Museum Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Museum pamphlet series, no. 1 Release date is 2023-03-05 WebRover, Stephen Hutcheson, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Carriages at Shelburne Museum" by Lilian Baker Carlisle is a museum pamphlet published in the mid-20th century, specifically in 1956. The document serves as an informational guide about the various carriages housed at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, highlighting the historical significance and craftsmanship of horse-drawn vehicles from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book discusses the evolution and cultural importance of carriages in American society, particularly focusing on their aesthetic and functional attributes. In the pamphlet, Carlisle provides an overview of the museum's collection, detailing the different types of carriages such as phaetons, broughams, and surreys, along with their historical context and usage. Through richly descriptive language, the book captures the elegance and intricacy of each carriage, while intertwining anecdotes about the Webb family, founders of the museum, who were passionate about preserving these historical artifacts. The pamphlet serves as both an educational resource and a tribute to the artistry of carriage-making, making it a valuable read for those interested in transportation history and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Shelburne Museum, 1956 Shelburne Museum Carriages and carts -- Exhibits Carriages and carts -- History Museum pamphlet series, no. 1 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70206 110945 110945