Webster's Dictionary lists many different types of
carriages among its entries. Strangely, it seems to me, most of these
are accompanied with illustrations. These always catch my eye as I
look up words, so I've gradually become aware of the great diversity
in the construction of these vehicles. For no reason other than to
scratch an itch, I've collected a list of different types of carriages
and wagons here. Unless otherwise noted, I believe I found them in
Webster's.
- berlin
- brougham
- buckboard
- cabriolet
- chaise
- coach-and-four
- dearborn
- dogcart
- droshkey
- four-in-hand
- gig
- hackney
- hansom
- jaunting car
- phaeton
- post chaise
- prairie schooner
- rickshaw
- sleigh
- stagecoach (or simply coach)
- surrey
- telega
- tuk-tuk
- van
- victoria