The New York herald., 1876-11-04
FRENCH CARRIAGE WORK.
SOME MAGNIFICENT SPECIMENS IN THE FRENCH
DEPARTMENT AT THE CENTENNIAL.

SOME MAGNIFICENT SPECIMENS IN THE FRENCH
DEPARTMENT AT THE CENTENNIAL.
PHLApELPaIA, Nov. 8, 1875
When has "donc" the carriage annex TO the Main
Building, and thinks he has all that is Interesting
in sump,uous vehcular manufacture, ne is aareeably
surprised to number OF tho most superb
specimens OF carriage building In the centre OF the
French Department Here carriages by Desouche,
by Binder and Mulbacher but the palm is taken by
the exhibi. OF Million, Gnet ct Gle, OF The Avenue Mon
aignc, Paris These carriages were not entered for
competition, NJ Ginet, of the firm, having been
selected as juror; but, taciie prfnceps, tho
firm needs medal, "good vino
needs no BUSH" Two things s,rko the
visitor at glance regarding these carriages; FIRST,
their exquisitely graceful ines and second thor su
perb finish. IL is only closer inspection that you
find out how strength combined with lghtness and
that tho luxurious fittings havc all one common aim
comfort and usefulness The most attractive carriage,
perhaps, OF the exhibit is landau bateau (boat-
shaped) double suspension and on eight springs.
This, which makes n beautiful and substantial
closed carriage, opens out by simple contrivance into
a perfect paragon Of high style hehtness for fnc
weather driving. It's painted a dark blue, with
ivory stripes, and trimmed in dark blue morocco
and cloth. square fronted landau clarence,
trimmed in rcn brown, with seats that can
and strength. As a closed carriage with its
square loot OF bcvcilcd glass plates Is looks a fairy
palace on Wheels. double suspension ris-dv vis is
miracle oi grace and sober elegance. II is painted
dark imperial green with black stripes and yellow
ha'r nnc, cushioned IN dark green morocco and
trimmed with dark green cloth. An eight spring due
with rumble, is very stylish and elegant park
riagc The drivers seat rs removable, that the rb.
bons can be handled from the INSIDE II ia trimmed
and painted in dark green. A Mylord cabrioict, Ia
brown and black. a charming light open carriage.
II possesses novel feature in sliding cane seat
r mt n ncI thpSc pf inrUo ou,fh
The gem OF the exhibition, certainly for ladies' is
coupe Brougtam In black, with yellow stripe,
trimmed in Havana brown satin. Here French :aste
and ingenuity are displayed the elegant details
which minister to the comfort convenience OF the
occupant. The drag or mail coach exhibited by this
firm splendid piece OF workmanship. To the
English must be given the credit of pioneering the
refinement Of the old mail coach INTO tho modern
gentcman's drag but here is no English work Of this
kind in the entire Exhibition that at all approaches
tho drag oil Million GineL 1t Is as stanch, massive
and firm as the best English work; but in finish,
equipment ana completeness and ingenuity ui detail
II is ahead oi everything English. Tho body Is black
and the wheels and running gear brilliant red. The
inside is upholstered In dark green cloth and
Outside the trimming and seating OF hogskin which
has durability and color to Recommend it. Every
space IN the carriage available Tor stowage has
made of and SO artistcay has 1t been done that
the drag might be provsioned Tor three days
without showing basket. II is fitted with brakes be-
fore and behind Even the lamps are marvcls of good
Workmanship Altogether the display is n credit in the
highest degree TO the flrn.