Cart

History of Carts:
– Carts date back to the second millennium B.C.
– Handcarts were used globally, including by Mormons in the 19th century.
– Carts were used for judicial punishments, including public whippings.
– Tumbrils were used in the French Revolution to transport the condemned.
– Various ancient carts like Etruscan chariots and Egyptian chariots existed.

Human-Powered Carts:
– Shopping carts first appeared in Oklahoma City in 1937.
– Golf carts and trolleys are used to carry golf equipment.
– Porters trolleys are used for baggage.
– Autocarts are collapsible utility carts for transporting tools.
– Soap-box carts and go-karts are popular for recreation and racing.

Types of Carts:
– Rickshaws are used for human transport.
– Pushcarts are manually pushed by individuals.
– AV carts are traditionally used for audiovisual equipment.
– Baggage carts are pushed by travelers for luggage.
– Serving carts and food carts are used for serving and selling food.

Varieties of Carts:
– Different types include cocking carts, dogcarts, and donkey carts.
– Floats are used for carrying heavy or unstable items.
– Governess carts and ralli cars serve specific purposes.
– Stolkjaerres are used in Norway.
– Tax carts and Whitechapel carts have historical significance.

Cart Construction:
– A cartwright builds carts.
– Carts have various shapes but serve the purpose of transporting materials.
– Carts can have shafts or a single pole for animals.
– Traces are made of materials like iron, leather, or horse-hair.
– Drays are associated with transporting barrels.