Carriage Tour

This is a fine example of the Albany type sleigh, with a graceful, swelling body. They've also been called Hudson Valley Sleighs. It is a uniquely American design that originated in upstate New York. What magnificent craftsmanship is required to build such a sleigh! The precise and beautiful striping on the body of this sleigh only accentuate the curved workmanship. The look simply flows and this sleigh can be elegantly turned out to four horses or to a pair. It would not have required much of the horses to pull this sleigh across hard-packed snow. Notice how high the driver's seat is, to afford a better view over a large team. This Albany type sleigh was always more spectacular in its decoration than the Portland type.