Buggy
- Object Name:
- Buggy
- Creator:
- Cortland Wagon Company, Cortland, NY
- Date:
- 1800-1895
- Dimensions:
- W-76 L-95 inches
Wheel base is 64" by 56'; wheel diameter is 44" on front wheel and 148" on rear wheel. - Description:
- This one horse buggy has an open storage area under the seat with turned spindle railings. The seat cushions reveal remnants of black wool broadcloth upholstery. This buggy was owned and used by Dr. Anna Littlefield (1859-1952) the first woman licensed in New Hampshire to practice medicine in 1895. She was one of New London's first doctors and a founder of New London Hospital.
- Subjects:
- Medical personnel, Transportation, Buggies
- Collection Name:
- Transportation
- Item Number:
- 2004.01.01
- Accession Number:
- 2004.01.02
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
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- Participating Organization:
- New London Historical Society
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