Pony Buggy
Pedal Horse and Cart
ca. 1960 (manufactured)
ca. 1960 (manufactured)
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Pedal horse and cart. Hollow, pressed metal horse in a 'trotting' position., painted black and highlighted with silver. Mane, tail and hooves are silver and the bridle and harness are red, gold and turquoise. Two red plastic reins are attached to the mouth by metal clips, they are attached at the other end to a white metal triangular handle. This is the steering handle which moves a small rubber wheel in the back hooves which is attached by a metal rod. Two white metal shafts are attached to the horse at the front and a bar for the buggy wheels at the back. Below the shafts are attached the solid rubber pedal blocks, which in turn are attached to the drive shafts which turn the wheels. Behind the horse, resting on the main shafts, is the buggy seat of slatted wood, supported by a red metal frame with armrests. The two back wheels are spoked with white rubber tyres and red metal mud guards.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Pony Buggy (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pressed and painted mild steel, steel, wood, rubber, PVC |
| Brief description | Black metal horse with cart at the rear made by Mobo. Wood and metal, English, c1960 |
| Physical description | Pedal horse and cart. Hollow, pressed metal horse in a 'trotting' position., painted black and highlighted with silver. Mane, tail and hooves are silver and the bridle and harness are red, gold and turquoise. Two red plastic reins are attached to the mouth by metal clips, they are attached at the other end to a white metal triangular handle. This is the steering handle which moves a small rubber wheel in the back hooves which is attached by a metal rod. Two white metal shafts are attached to the horse at the front and a bar for the buggy wheels at the back. Below the shafts are attached the solid rubber pedal blocks, which in turn are attached to the drive shafts which turn the wheels. Behind the horse, resting on the main shafts, is the buggy seat of slatted wood, supported by a red metal frame with armrests. The two back wheels are spoked with white rubber tyres and red metal mud guards. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Credit line | Given by Alan and Christopher Hover |
| Object history | Given in 1981 by Alan and Christoper Hover [81/902] On entry to the Museum it was noted that 'the tyres are cracked and there is some rust. One nut and bolt holding the seat are missing' |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | MISC.133-1981 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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