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How was a volante carriage designed?
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The volante was a Spanish carriage designed for one or two passengers. It featured a two-wheeled, open, hooded body that was positioned in front of the wheels and attached to long shafts. This carriage was typically pulled by a single horse, which the coachman rode, though sometimes two or three horses were used. Volantes were popular in Spain, Cuba, Mexico, and Louisiana, with significant manufacturing occurring in New York City between 1830 and 1870.1