Name/Title
Doll CarriageEntry/Object ID
1978.25.1Description
Small doll carriage made of wicker, tan fabric, and metal. The carriage does not and did not have a retractable canopy.Context
While very similar to what one would put their child in, the small size and low height indicates this carriage likely would have been for a child's doll. However, this model is very similar to the baby carriage patented by African-American inventor, William H. Richardson (b.1858), in June of 1889. His patent is believed to be the first patent for a stroller, despite there being many variations of carriages previously available. His model allowed for the baby carriage to be easier to maneuver than the previous models, and it was much more affordable. As strollers we're previously a rare sign of wealth, and as babies very often did not leave the home and therefore made baby carriages obsolete, Richardson's version created a boom for carriage production in the United States.
Research on this piece is ongoing.Dimensions
Height
24-1/2 inWidth
13 inLength
40 inMaterial
Metal, Wood, Fabric
