National Coach Museum

The Collection


Eyeglass Chaise

Two-passenger travel vehicle with two wheels. Quick, sturdy and simple, it could be driven by the occupant.

Eyeglass Chaise
1
The body was open in the front.
2
It is protected from the outside by two black leather curtains each with a circular eyeglass.
3
Inside there are raw silk curtains with fringe.
4
It is painted green and decorated with festoons and garlands, and displays a Coat of Arms on the rear panel.
5
The interior is lined in goat and tapir skin.

Some Facts

  • Century
  • 18th (end)
  • Vehicle
  • travel
  • Work
  • Portuguese
  • Inv
  • V 0050
  • Dimensions
  • 470 x 185 x 230 cm

1 – The body was open in the front.

2 – It is protected from the outside by two black leather curtains each with a circular eyeglass.

3 – Inside there are raw silk curtains with fringe.

4 – It is painted green and decorated with festoons and garlands, and displays a Coat of Arms on the rear panel.

5 – The interior is lined in goat and tapir skin.

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