Design for Vis-A-Vis Carriage 1865 - 1875

This anonymous design for a vis-à-vis carriage from 1865-1875 depicts the carriage in profile, with the details of the design clearly drawn. Vis-à-vis carriages were designed to allow passengers to face each other while riding, and this example displays the elegance and craftsmanship that characterized carriage design during the 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this drawing, which measures 6 x 8 3/4 inches, providing insight into the evolution of transportation design.