Gig
- Object Name:
- Gig
- Creator:
- Unidentified
- Date:
- 1850-1900
- Dimensions:
- W-76 L-95 inches
- Description:
- The Bemis Gig is a one-horse gig with seat suspended on leather straps. This uncovered single seated vehicle, rarely seen today except in sporting events such as horse shows, was a high style vehicle in the days "when horse was king". The body of the gig is constructed with the driver's seat higher than the level of the shafts, making entry easier and distinguish it from a chaise. The gig was a single passenger vehicle.
- Subjects:
- Transportation, Carriages coaches
- People:
- Shepard, Charles, Shepard, James E.
- Collection Name:
- Transportation
- Item Number:
- 1964.94.01
- Accession Number:
- 1964.94.01
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
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- Participating Organization:
- New London Historical Society
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