Coach - Abbott & Downing, 'Concord' Type, 1867

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Summary:: Concord or thorough-brace type coach made by Abbott & Downing, Coach builders of New Hampshire, U.S.A. In the late 1860s. Imported by Harold Clapp & Co. This coach is of the style of vehicle introduced in Australia by Cobb & Co. in the 1850s, but it has no documented direct association with the firm. Donated to the State Library by the Aisbett family, who last used the coach on the Pitfield-Scarsdale route, southwest of Ballarat, in 1924. A previous owner's name, "McPhee & Co. Proprietors", is visible on the side boards of the driver's seat. The coach has seating for the driver & 20 passengers.
Description:: Fitted with dual brake levers a serial number is stamped on each axle end, and although obscured by hammering, is probably "688".
Acquisition Information:: Donation & Subsequent Transfer from State Library of Victoria (SLV), 1935

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	250 cm (Height), 210 cm (Width), 430 cm (Length)
Weight:	800 kg (Weight)
Dimension Comment:	HEIGHT WITH LAMP: 330 CM. HEIGHT WITHOUT LAMP: 250 CM.

Tagged with:	horsedrawn vehicles, coaches
Themes this item is part of:	Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	ROAD TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Horse Drawn Vehicles
Tertiary Classification:	public coaches
Maker:	Abbott & Downing, Concord, New Hampshire, United States of America, circa 1869
Importer:	Mr Francis Clapp, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1869