Historical information
Vehicles pulled by a pair have a pole which attaches between the wheel pair. This draw bar belonged to a wagon or coach pulled by two horses. It would have been used in the Orbost district before modern transport.
Significance
This item is an example of transport in Orbost before more moderrn road transport. This item is associated with that time.
Physical description
A wooden draw bar / pulling pole painted red. It was used for a wagon or coach and has a cross bar for attaching two horses.
