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Large Country Omnibus, No. 24205

Brewster and Company1903/1903

The Frick Pittsburgh

The Frick Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States

A multipurpose conveyance, the omnibus was also called an "opera bus" for its popular use in transporting wealthy urbanites to formal evening occasions such as music concerts and theater performances. A large and elegant carriage with ample room for several passengers, this Brewster Omnibus was acquired by the Frick family for use at their summer home in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts. Writing as an adult about her family's carriage collection, Helen Clay Frick noted that the Omnibus was "acquired principally to meet guests in rainy weather."

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  • Title: Large Country Omnibus, No. 24205
  • Creator: Brewster and Company
  • Creator Lifespan: established 1810 - closed 1946
  • Creator Nationality: American
  • Date: 1903/1903
  • Location Created: New York, New York, United States
  • Physical Dimensions: w72 x h83 x d144 in.
  • Type: Carriage
  • Medium: Carriage
The Frick Pittsburgh

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