Note 602 — Chapter XXXVI · CARRIAGES, ETC.
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Like coaches, their adornment was indicative of the wealth and position of their owners—although, perhaps, none ever came up to Anne's royal present.[602] 'The Queen has made a present of a chair value £8000 to the King of Prussia, which is ordered for Berlin.' Still they were highly ornamental, as the following, which was the property of Sir Joseph Williamson, deceased, will show. 'A Cedan (or Chair) lin'd with Crimson Velvet, trim'd with Gold and Silver, and a new Mourning Chair &c.'