The same was used for the wedding of John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony called Johann the Magnanimous (1503-1554) and Sibylle of Cleve (1512–1554) in 1527 and is located in Coburg. Our plate shows below the body of such a car, which was hanging in straps. In France, these carriages were called chars branlants (carriages hanging on belts) or swaying carriages. Later in the century, the belts in which the car body hung were also used to reduce the vibration. If several horses were necessary, the same ones were led by servants on foot by hand.Īt the beginning of the 16th century, side entrances and a step were added between the wheels. The draught horses were steered by a postillion that sat on the drawbar horse as soon as two horses were enough. The roof of the carriages was made of fabric, which could be folded apart at will. The covering of these carriages consisted of leather with openings on the side. The carts were built for two or four people, but could be enlarged as needed for the use of a larger number of travellers they then represented the service of the great country carriages of the XVII and XVIII centuries. The interior was made as comfortable as possible with thick blankets and fabrics. Over these the tarpaulin was laid to protect against sun and rain. The same was spanned by tires, which were connected by cross belts.
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