4: 19th-Century Carriages

Ten-seater urban sleigh

1793

St Petersburg, Russia

Johann Konrad Bukendahl

649x180x130 cm

Oak, ash, iron, bronze, copper, cloth, leather;
woodcarving, casting, chasing, gilding, colouring, weaving

This vehicle was produced by Russian craftsmen working under the direction of the court carriage-maker Johann Konrad Bukendahl in St Petersburg. It was used for outings by the ladies of the court and members of the imperial family.