This is a typical "gig", a one-seated vehicle on a frame suspended by leather straps. Originally, it was used in the stable business of Charles Shepard and his son, Jim. When the livery was discontinued, the gig was purchased at auction by William Bemis for use at his summer home at Soo-Nipi Park. Mrs. Bemis presented it to the Society in 1964.

At the top of this photo, you can see a portion of a painting of the C. E. Shepard coach at the Potter Place rail station. Notice the five horse hitch, with two wheel horses and three leaders, harnessed abreast.

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