Hearse
Kay
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
1895
Materials
Wood, Metal, Glass, Wool, Rubber
Measurements
2325 x 1650 mm; 3600 mm (Length)750 kg (Wt)
Place of origin
Margate
Order this imageCollection
National Trust Carriage Museum
NT 272954.1
Caption
This hearse was owned by Partis a firm of undertakers in Faversham, Kent. It was used by them until the mid 1900s. The horses used for funerals were generally black, and they often had black ostrich feather plumes on the pads and the head pieces of their bridles.
Summary
Hearse built circa 1895 by Kay of Margate. Hearse (four wheels) for a pair or team of horses. In original condition with conjoined shafts and centre pole. The body is decorated with a castellated top and a floral rose design on the glass and is sprung on elliptic springing. Painted in a black livery with gold lining
Makers and roles
Kay, coach builder