Wagon break (also known as a ruggle or a drag shoe). Made of spruce with a pair of wrought iron cleats and with an iron shoe bolted to the underside of the broad wooden part constituting the base.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1820 - 1830
Time Period
early 19th century
Place
Region
New England
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Notes
Made about 1825.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
42 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Materials
Material
Wood (Spruce), Metal (Wrought iron)
Material Notes
The chain link and the two heavy wrought iron U-shaped pieces are employed to grab the wheel of the vehicle to slow it down.
