Hansom cab

A Hansom cab is a kind of horse-drawn carriage first designed and patented in 1834 by Joseph Hansom, an architect from Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. Originally known as the Hansom Safety Cab, its purpose was to combine speed with safety, with a low center of gravity that was essential for safe cornering.

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Horse - Carriage - 1834 - Joseph Hansom - Architect - Hinckley - Leicestershire - England

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Cab is a shortening of cabriolet reflecting the design of the carriage. It replaced the hackney carriage as a vehicle for hire; with the introduction of taximeters to measure fares, the name became taxicab.

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Cabriolet - Hackney carriage - Vehicle for hire - Taximeter - Taxicab

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The Hansom Cab was introduced to the United States during the late 19th century, and was most commonly used in New York City.

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United States - 19th century - New York City

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