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"Phaeton" [B 8585] • Photograph

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Summary

"Phaeton" used by Hon. J. Lewis at Burra. The phaeton was a sporty open carriage that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was drawn by one or two horses, had four extravagantly large wheels, open seating and was known for its dangerous speed. The Hon. J Lewis was a pastoralist, country grazier and a Member of the Upper House.

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Physical description

Photograph; 20.6 cm x 16 cm

Dates / Publication details

1939

Collection

Part of General Collection

Subject

Lewis, John, 1844-1923
Carriages and carts -- South Australia -- Burra

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Digitisation information

Date

15/11/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,132 x 2,394 pixels (7.5 MP)

Size

22.53 MB

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