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Philadelphia County, built to carry about 4 tons. 
Figure 53 shows the same type of wagon loaded with 
boxes. A canvas top over the driver furnishes protec- 
tion in stormy weather. Figure 54 represents the type of 
wagon used on Long Island for hauling barrels. On the 
largest wagons of this type no barrels are sometimes 
loaded. A canvas covering is always thrown over the 
load for protection and to hold the barrels in place. 
FIG. 54. LONG ISLAND MARKET WAGON 
Figure 55 shows a wagon which is especially convenient 
for retailing. 
Market wagons should be planned with the utmost 
care, size and style being the first essentials to consider. 
As a general rule market wagons are too small. The 
type of construction must conform to the style of pack- 
ages to be hauled. The Boston wagon described is 
excellent for boxes and rectangular crates, but it would 
be unsatisfactory for upright hampers and tomato 
