ca. 1880
The term “farm wagon” was applied to many diverse vehicles, but it was always used to describe a utility wagon. Some farm wagons had spring seats, but many had seats built into the platform box. Most farm wagons had the body bolted directly to the wheels and rarely had bolster springs, making for a very bumpy ride. The wagons could be called runabouts and were used from about 1880 to the beginnings of the automobile.
The farm wagon is a variation on the platform wagon design. Such models include the platform spring wagon, the half-platform wagon, and the square box buggy.
This farm wagon was acquired in the early 1960’s from Knox E. Wright in Houston, Texas. For the restoration it had to be completely rebuilt and have the bed replaced. This wagon is believed to have been made around the turn of the century, but the maker is unknown.