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Sprinkler Wagon, c. 1905

Datec. 1905
MediumWood; Metal
DimensionsDimensions: 350 × 185 × 240 cm (137 13/16 × 72 13/16 × 94 1/2 in.)
Front wheel diameter: 106.68 cm (42 in.)
Rear wheel diameter: 134.62 cm (53 in.)
Object numberRCM.2022.002.017
CollectionRemington Carriage Museum Collection
Remington Terms
Description
A wooden sprinkler wagon, with an approximately 1900 litre capacity (approximately 500 gallons). The driver’s seat accommodated only one person and is mounted to the top of the tank with both foot and toe boards present. The sprinkler foot pedals are intact, and there are iron tires on the wheels. A fifth wheel turning mechanism is on the front end, and a heavy elliptical spring on the back end. This wagon was originally pulled by a team of two horses.
More Information
This sprinkler wagon was used in Fernie, British Columbia in the early to mid 1900s. It was primarily used to sprinkle water on the streets, which helped to keep dust down.