Covered wagon
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A covered wagon, also called a prairie wagon, whitetop, or prairie schooner, is a horse-drawn or ox-drawn wagon used for passengers or freight hauling. It has a canvas, tarpaulin, or waterproof sheet
Narrow covered wagon used by west-bound Canadian settlers c. 1885
Conestoga in a museum
Shows framework and bows
Freight Conestoga
Ox-wagon
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An ox-wagon or bullock wagon is a four-wheeled vehicle pulled by oxen. It was a traditional form of transport, especially in Southern Africa but also in New Zealand and Australia. Ox-wagons were also
Covered wagon
…A covered wagon, also called a prairie wagon, whitetop, or prairie schooner, is a horse-drawn or ox-drawn wagon used for passengers or freight hauling. It has a canvas, tarpaulin, or waterproof sheet which is stretched over removable wooden bows (also called…
A bullock team in Australia
Bullock wagon carrying wool in New Zealand, c. 1880.
Bullock Team drawing II Ton Marshall Engine (Australia early 20th century)
Ox-wagon with four wagon wheels.