Chariot (carriage) explained

The chariot that evolved from the ancient vehicle of this name (see Chariot) took on two main forms:

• A light, four-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage having a curved coach box with back seats only (a type of coupé), popular in the early 19th century.
• A vehicle for conveying persons especially in state, such as a triumphal car or a coach of state. This stately but manoeuvrable horse carriage was used for ceremonial occasions or for pleasure.

A chariotee was a light, covered, four-wheeled pleasure carriage with two seats.^[1]

A post chariot was a carriage for traveling post. The term was used specifically for a kind of light four-wheeled carriage with a driver's seat in front.^{[2] [3]}

A vehicle such as a cart or wagon for transporting goods was also sometimes called a chariot.

See also

• Carriage
• Coach (carriage)
• Wagon

Notes and References

1. http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/2900/2967/coach_14.htm Chariotee Clipart.
2. http://www.giacomo-casanova.de/catour5.htm The Casanova Tour - by Pablo Günther - The English Coupé or Post Chariot - Casanova Magazine.
3. http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=163466&search=horse+drawn+carriage&images=&c=&s=) 98/43/1 Coach, horsedrawn, travelling chariot, coupe, timber/metal, used by Alexander Berry in Sydney, made by Thrupp, London, England, c.1850 - Powerhouse Museum Collection.