coaches and carriages: Barouche: The fancy carriage of the early 1800s

coaches and carriages: Barouche: The fancy carriage of the early 1800s: "Barouche: The fancy carriage of the early 1800s
An open carriage, the fashionable 19th century Barouche came from the earlier Calash (caleche). It was shallow and four-wheeled with two double seats inside facing each other.The collapsible hood folding bellows-like came over the back seat, and outside, driver's box seat stood elevated. Horses of quality led it on summer leisure rides.

The terms barouchet or barouchette referred to a light barouche."