PONY BUCKBOARD
Natural varnished body, yellow gear striped in black. Trimmed in brown corduroy.
This buckboard was used by the Webb children and was pony-drawn. It was made by J. B. Dubuc who was the Shelburne town blacksmith, and whose smithy is now located at the museum, having been moved to the grounds in January of 1956 from its location next to the railroad tracks.
Dubuc came to Shelburne in 1869 from Canada and with his capital of $55 and his trade as a blacksmith set himself up in business. He was the owner of a livery stable, paint shop, harness and carriage shop and operated the meat market here in Shelburne as a sideline. Retiring when his health failed, he took an active part in town affairs, serving as school director and town library treasurer.
Gift of the Webb family in memory of Dr. and Mrs. W. Seward Webb
These two photos were taken at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, Vermont in the early 1890’s.
Top photo shows J. Watson Webb (holding the reins) and W. Seward Webb, Jr., sons of Dr. and Mrs. Webb in the pony buckboard.]
Lower photo shows Vanderbilt Webb, the other son of Dr. and Mrs. Webb with his dogs and the family coachman sitting in front of one of Dr. Webb’s buggies.]
