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A267 Hooves and Wheels
Prior to the internal combustion engine, horses
were the primary means of moving people and
goods in and around urban areas. Cities and
towns were covered with them, and many horsedrawn
vehicles remained in use until the 1930s.
This poster begins with the reintroduction of the
horse to North America by the Spanish. It then
shows a 17th-century train of pack horses. The
bulk of the poster is devoted to the most popular
and famous horse-drawn vehicles. They include
the covered wagon, the Conestoga wagon,
coaches from various periods, and many means
of moving freight. Hooves and Wheels includes
fascinating specialty vehicles such as a fire
engine, Civil War ambulance, circus band wagon,
and even a gypsy wagon. Interesting, colorful,
and filled with interesting information.
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