The Brougham: A Stylish and Comfortable Horse-Drawn Carriage of the Victorian Era

Brougham is a type of horse-drawn carriage that was popular in the 19th century. It was a four-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed body and an open front, typically drawn by two horses. The brougham was used for short journeys and was popular for social calls and other short trips.

The name "brougham" comes from the Earl of Brougham, who commissioned the design of the carriage in the early 19th century. The earl wanted a carriage that would be comfortable and stylish, with a closed body to protect passengers from the elements. The brougham was designed with a collapsible top, which made it easy to convert the carriage from an enclosed to an open vehicle, depending on the weather.

The brougham became popular in the Victorian era and was often used by wealthy individuals for social calls and other short trips. It was also used by royalty and nobility, and was featured in many illustrations and paintings of the time. Today, historic broughams can be seen at horse-drawn carriage rides and other special events.