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CARRIAGES. 



The Caleche (Figure 56) is of French origin ; a carriage 

 with leather top, and portable glass shutters on the sides, 

 and a panelled front, with sliding window. The whole 

 front may be removed in a few minutes, making it an 

 elegant open Barouche, with a half-top over the back seat. 

 No carriage is so desirable for winter and summer use. 

 They are made for four persons inside. Weight, about 

 1350 lbs., with the front. Cost, about $75 more than a 

 coach of the same quality. 



The Landau is similar to the Caleche, without the 

 portable front and glass sides ; the entire top being of 

 leather, supported by folding joints in each quarter. The 

 top may be divided in the centre, the whole, falling/ front 

 and back. These are complex in construction and liable 

 to get out of order, which prevents their popular use. 

 Weight and cost about the same as a caleche. 



The Barouche (Figure 57) is made for four persons 

 inside, and has an* elevated coachman's seat ; leather half- 

 top over the back 

 seat, or an extension 

 top, covering the four 

 inside seats. The lat- 

 ter form is desirable 

 for country use, aa 

 it affords protection 

 from the sun and 

 rain. The half-top, for 

 morning and evening 

 drives, is much liked: 

 the top being thrown down, the carriage presents an ele- 

 gant appearance, and affords an opportunity for the display 

 of full dress — Whence it is popular with visitors at watering- 

 places and public parks. Weighs about 1100 Iba, Cosl^ 

 $750. 



Fig. 57.— T)ie Barouche. 



