An open carriage, the fashionable 19th century Barouche came from the earlier Calash (caleche). It was shallow and four-wheeled with two double seats inside facing each other.The collapsible hood folding bellows-like came over the back seat, and outside, driver's box seat stood elevated. Horses of quality led it on summer leisure rides.
The terms barouchet or barouchette referred to a light barouche.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
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Hi Laura, I didn't know what the barouche looked like, though I've heard of it so often in the period pieces I love. Thanks. Lisa
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