Design for Dos-a-Dos Cart or Game Cart 1865 - 1875

This anonymous design for a Dos-a-Dos cart, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a side profile of a carriage meant to seat two people facing each other. Drawn in black and brown ink on paper, the cart's intricate details and delicate lines create a sense of elegance and sophistication. The artwork, likely created between 1865 and 1875, offers a glimpse into the design trends of 19th-century horse-drawn carriages. Its precise and detailed nature speaks to the meticulous craftsmanship valued during that era.