Model; 1:8 scale model Cabriolet type nicknamed "Coffin Cab", 1820

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Reference number	1992/202
Description	1:8 scale model of a two wheeled, horse cab. The Cabriolets were drawn by a single horse and only had space for one passenger.
Designer	unknown
Dates	circa 1820
Collection	Models
Object type	Model
Location	Covent Garden Victorian Gallery
Topics	Horse bus Cab Cabs Carriages Taxi
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	300mm
  Length	460mm
  Width	224mm
  Scale	1:8

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Black Yellow

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Designer	Unknown, circa 1820

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Place	Hackney, 1820