Brougham 1837
A Brougham is a nineteenth century carriage (pronounced ‘broom’ or ‘brohm’ and was a light four wheeled horse-drawn carriage called after Lord Brougham because he made the style popular. It had an enclosed body with two doors, so more suited to inclement weather. It sat two and sometimes an extra pair of fold-away seats were placed forward. There was a box seat for the driver and also room for a footman behind.
The carriage had a glazed front window, so that the passenger could see forward. The axel allowed a good turning circle. Often the coat of arms of the owner was displayed on the side. They came in many styles and sizes, but the general design was the same. The body was 40 inches wide, Wheels 35 to 47 inches, spokes 10 to 12 inches, the tracking 48 to 50 inchses.