Berlin (carriage)

Black berline

A Berlin or Berline carriage is a type of enclosed four-wheeled carriage with two interior bench seats facing one-another.[1] Initially noted for using two perch rails[a] and having the body suspended by leather straps called braces,[b][3][4]: 15  the term continued in use for many carriages even after the suspension system changed to steel springs.[4]: 16 

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