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JanschkywagenJanschky carriages, term dating from the Viennese haulier Joseph Janschky (1759-1839), used to describe luxurious horse-drawn carriages which were very popular for country excursions, particularly in the Biedermeier era. Janschky´s company had up to 100 horses at a time; after his death the company was dissolved and the horses and carriages were sold at auction.
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