Promenade vehicle used by the Royal Family in the gardens of their palaces, displaying the Portuguese Coat of Arms.
Some Facts
- Century
- 18th
- Vehicle
- promenade
- Work
- Portuguese
- Inv
- V 0053
- Dimensions
- 387 x 130 x 150 cm
1 – A semi circular open body.
2 – Mounted on two lateral shafts, and upheld by very strong straps.
3 – Decorated with pastoral scenes.
4 – Closes at the front by means of a maroon leather panel which serves as the door.
5 – On the back there is a seat for the groom.
6 – The interior is upholstered in in crimson velvet.
7 – There are two wooden arcs extending downward from the wheel axles which served as shock absorbers in the event that one of the wheels should come loose.
