covered wagon
Description
A covered wagon, also called a prairie wagon, whitetop, or prairie schooner, is a horse-drawn or ox-drawn wagon used for passengers or freight hauling. It has a canvas, tarpaulin, or waterproof sheet which is stretched over removable wooden bows and lashed to the body of the wagon. They were a popular style of vehicle for overland migrations.
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