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BULLETIN 119, U. S. NATIONAL MUSEUM. 



Model of Burmese Car of State. (Scale 1:6.) Made in the Museum. 



This car was used in Burma up to about 1870 by the Phoongyes 

 (priests) upon ceremonial occasions, when it was drawn by a pair 

 of buffaloes. The wheels, without spokes, but composed wholly of 

 wood, are strengthened by cross braces tied by thongs near the rims. 



Cat. No. 181,273 U.S.N.M. 



Model of East Indian Village Cart. (Scale 1: 6.) Made in the Museum. 



This type of cart has been in general use in Gujerat, India, since 

 1876, for hauling heavy or bulky loads. The wheels have four heavy 



FIG. 48.- — SPANISH OX CAUT, 1850. 



fellies and only four spokes, which extend across the wheel and are 

 framed on the outside of the hub. The axles and journals are gen- 

 erally of iron as shown. * Cat. No. 181,281 U.S.N.M. 



Model of Japanese Jinrikisha. (Scale 1: 6.) Made in the Museum. 



This vehicle, always drawn by men (called " Riksha Boys "), was 

 introduced into Japan by an American missionary about the middle 

 of the ninteenth century, and is in general use throughout that em- 

 pire. The wheels have sixteen spokes, with metal bearings in hubs. 

 The body is supported on springs attached to an iron axle. 



Cat. No. 181.278 U.S.N.M. 



