Cutter, Portland

Object number2004.172.7

Date1850-1899

MediumWood; Metal; Fabric; Carpet; Paint

Credit LineMeadowcroft Collection, Gift of Estate of Ebenezer M. McCarrell

DescriptionTwo-seater horse-driven Portland Cutter pleasure sleigh.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 53 × 41 × 75 in. (134.6 × 104.1 × 190.5 cm)
Historical NotesThe Portland Cutter was one of the most populer of all sleigh varities. A cutter was generally a very small sleigh pulled by one horse and used for pleasure driving or racing. A cutter could be purchase for $10 in 1910. As with present day vehicles, accessories, and ornamentation could be added to the sleigh.

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