Drop shaft sulky c. 1910

Description:  A tidy vehicle which has sarven hubs, mudguards and a brake. The dash board and seat backing are made of clear varnished timber with white and beige lining.

Colour:  The black body has red and beige lining while the undercarriage is red with black and beige lining.

History:  A brake is rarely found on such small vehicles as these sulkies which rely on the breeching of the horse for stopping.

This vehicle was made by Nock & Johnson of Brisbane and used by a local mailman in the Pinkenba area. It is on display in the Queens­land Museum Brisbane.

Registration: H5422

Drop shaft sulky c. 1910