National Coach Museum

The Collection


Chaises of Plumes

English style travel vehicle with four wheels and two seats, which was practical for daily trips and long distances. It was built for the use of the Portuguese Royal House.

Chaises of Plumes
1
The body is closed and is accessed by side doors. It is decorated with a frieze in plumes around the body, base and window levels.
2
The door panels display the Royal Portuguese Coat of Arms.
3
The interior is upholstered in crimson velvet with embellishments and fringe.
4
Two shafts with exterior steps connect the wheels.
5
The body rests on two leather straps.

Some Facts

  • Century
  • 18th
  • Vehicle
  • travel
  • Work
  • Portuguese
  • Inv
  • V 0048
  • Dimensions
  • 470 x 185 x 230 cm

1 – The body is closed and is accessed by side doors. It is decorated with a frieze in plumes around the body, base and window levels.

2 – The door panels display the Royal Portuguese Coat of Arms.

3 – The interior is upholstered in crimson velvet with embellishments and fringe.

4 – Two shafts with exterior steps connect the wheels.

5 – The body rests on two leather straps.

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