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- Private Omnibus Made for Mary Cochrane Baldwin, circa 1895 - The private omnibus developed as a general-purpose carriage for wealthy owners. It was roomy enough to use for daytime shopping trips, but formal enough to carry passengers to an evening at the opera. This omnibus belonged to Mary Cochrane Baldwin, second wife of California Gold Rush millionaire Elias Jackson Baldwin. It was made by Larkins & Company of San Francisco.
- circa 1895
- Collections - Artifact
Private Omnibus Made for Mary Cochrane Baldwin, circa 1895
The private omnibus developed as a general-purpose carriage for wealthy owners. It was roomy enough to use for daytime shopping trips, but formal enough to carry passengers to an evening at the opera. This omnibus belonged to Mary Cochrane Baldwin, second wife of California Gold Rush millionaire Elias Jackson Baldwin. It was made by Larkins & Company of San Francisco.